At a glance
Reported students
155
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
352
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr: 155 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
14.1:1 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)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Springfield. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Springfield R-XII. NCES reports 155 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 (69.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.7%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black6.5%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
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.
Other schools in Springfield R-XII
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arthur Mallory Early Childhood
Other · Grades PK–PK
143 reported students
Campbell Elem.
Other · Grades PK–PK
129 reported students
Adah Fulbright Early Childhood
Other · Grades PK–PK
189 reported students
Phelps Gifted Ctr.
Other · Grades 01–12
0 reported students
MOCAP Attendance Center
Other · Grades KG–12
993 reported students
Pershing Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–05
142 reported students
Public schools near Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Valley School Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled | KG–12 | 35 | 1.5 mi |
| MOCAP Attendance Center Other · Springfield R-XII | KG–12 | 993 | 2.2 mi |
| Moca-S Other · Sturgeon R-V | KG–12 | 2,345 | 3.1 mi |
| Phelps Gifted Ctr. Other · Springfield R-XII | 01–12 | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| Campbell Elem. Other · Springfield R-XII | PK–PK | 129 | 3.5 mi |
| Arthur Mallory Early Childhood Other · Springfield R-XII | PK–PK | 143 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
What grades does Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr serve?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Springfield R-XII.
How many students attend Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr reported 155 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 155 students and 11 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 Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield R-XII attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60% 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 Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr in?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is part of Springfield R-XII, based in Springfield, MO, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greene Valley School (1.5 mi), MOCAP Attendance Center (2.2 mi), Moca-S (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.