At a glance
Reported students
304
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262.5
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.: 304 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in St Louis. It is one of 68 current school records connected to St. Louis City. NCES reports 304 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 Black (62.8%) and White (31.9%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.9%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black62.8%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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
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 St. Louis City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
313 reported students
Woodward Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–06
321 reported students
Cole Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–08
283 reported students
Nahed Chapman New American Aca
Elementary · Grades KG–08
332 reported students
Hickey Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–06
273 reported students
Public schools near Wilkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrh Elementary Elementary · Maplewood-Richmond Heights | 03–06 | 436 | 0.5 mi |
| Dewey Sch.-Internat'L. Studies Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–05 | 337 | 0.6 mi |
| Gateway Science Acad/St Louis Elementary · Charter · Gateway Science Acad/St Louis | PK–05 | 377 | 1.1 mi |
| Mason Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–06 | 393 | 1.1 mi |
| Mrh Early Childhood Center Elementary · Maplewood-Richmond Heights | PK–02 | 451 | 1.4 mi |
| Ralph M. Captain Elem. Elementary · Clayton | KG–05 | 286 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
What grades does Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. serve?
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Louis City.
How many students attend Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. reported 304 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 273 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 304 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. in?
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is part of St. Louis City, based in St Louis, MO, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mrh Elementary (0.5 mi), Dewey Sch.-Internat'L. Studies (0.6 mi), Gateway Science Acad/St Louis (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.