Parker Educational Center serves 42 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parker Educational Center's student population of 42 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parker Educational Center is 0.70, 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
21:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
48%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
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 Parker Educational Center?
42 students attend Parker Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Parker Educational Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker Educational Center?
Parker Educational Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parker Educational Center offer ?
Parker Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Parker Educational Center part of?
Parker Educational Center is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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