Kirkwood Early Child. Center serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirkwood Early Child. Center's student population of 299 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirkwood Early Child. Center is 0.37, which is less 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
37:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
79%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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 Kirkwood Early Child. Center?
299 students attend Kirkwood Early Child. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kirkwood Early Child. Center students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkwood Early Child. Center?
Kirkwood Early Child. Center has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kirkwood Early Child. Center offer ?
Kirkwood Early Child. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirkwood Early Child. Center part of?
Kirkwood Early Child. Center is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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