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Center For Early Lrning-north

2201 E. Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
Center For Early Lrning-north serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Center For Early Lrning-north's student population of 427 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Center For Early Lrning-north is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
26%
15%
White
43%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Center For Early Lrning-north?
427 students attend Center For Early Lrning-north.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Center For Early Lrning-north students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For Early Lrning-north?
Center For Early Lrning-north has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center For Early Lrning-north offer ?
Center For Early Lrning-north offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center For Early Lrning-north part of?
Center For Early Lrning-north is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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