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Early Childhood Center

1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
Early Childhood Center serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like James E. Freer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
150 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Desoto 73 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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