Freda Markley Early Childhood serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freda Markley Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Freda Markley Early Childhood's student population of 182 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Freda Markley Early Childhood is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
66%
15%
White
14%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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 Freda Markley Early Childhood?
182 students attend Freda Markley Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Freda Markley Early Childhood students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freda Markley Early Childhood?
Freda Markley Early Childhood has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Freda Markley Early Childhood offer ?
Freda Markley Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freda Markley Early Childhood part of?
Freda Markley Early Childhood is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Freda Markley Early Childhood located?
Freda Markley Early Childhood is located in the Robandee South neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Robandee South.
School Reviews
5 6/2/2023
The preschool is fantastic. Ms. Dollar is a wonderful teacher who challenges kids and truly brings out their full potential and lets them know they are smart and worthy of love and anything they put their minds to. She also holds them to a high standard as children with behavior and how they act in class. I could not have found a better park for my daughter. She's beyond ready for kinder and is at a 1st-grade level in literacy and reading.
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