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Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.

Grades PK–PK · Combined / other · Kansas City, MO · NCES 292355003087

At a glance

Reported students

392

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Missouri other enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

474.5

Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.: 392 reported students.

State peer staffing position

93rd percentile

20.1:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
Not reported
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
Not reported

What the reported data says about Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.

Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Kansas City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Park Hill. NCES reports 392 students for 2024–25.

Among 186 combined / other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Missouri median of 10:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Black (29.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.

  1. 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch
30.6%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White50%
  • Hispanic9.9%
  • Black29.3%
  • Asian3.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial6.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Russell Jones Ed Center

Other · Park Hill

KG–1202.2 mi
Maple Valley School

Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled

KG–12356.5 mi
Early Education Center

Other · North Kansas City 74

PK–PK1127 mi
Bridges/Wyandot Academy

Other · Kansas City

KG–12157.3 mi
Ctr. for Educ. Development

Other · North Kansas City 74

KG–1207.6 mi
500 Reach

Other · Kansas City

UG–UG769 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.

What grades does Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. serve?

Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Park Hill.

How many students attend Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?

Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. reported 392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?

The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 392 students and 19.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 10:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Park Hill attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

30.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. in?

Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. is part of Park Hill, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Russell Jones Ed Center (2.2 mi), Maple Valley School (6.5 mi), Early Education Center (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.