Average
#1609 of 2,221 schools in MO
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.
School · FOX C-6
849 JEFFCO BLVD, Arnold, MO 63010
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Arnold. Learn more
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,609 of 2,221
In Arnold
#8 of 10
public schools
In district
#16 of 18
FOX C-6
Academic performance
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.
School in Arnold · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Fox Sr. High
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About Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. is a public school in Arnold, MO, part of FOX C-6. Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 2,221 schools in MO.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 131 students, Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.3:1 students to teachers, Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. Compares
See how Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
849 JEFFCO BLVD, Arnold, MO 63010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. may also want to explore other schools in the area. LONE DELL ELEM. (rated 9.4/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SHERWOOD ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ROCKPORT HEIGHTS ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Arnold, see our Arnold schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FOX SR. HIGH Arnold | 0.1 mi | 4.8 |
| FOX MIDDLE Arnold | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| FOX ELEM. Arnold | 0.3 mi | 3.9 |
| HOLY CHILD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Arnold | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| SHERWOOD ELEM. Arnold | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| HAGEMANN ELEM. St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Arnold | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ABIDING SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.7 mi | 8.1 |
| VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Arnold | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| ROCKPORT HEIGHTS ELEM. Arnold | 2.9 mi | 8.8 |
| WASHINGTON MIDDLE St. Louis | 3.0 mi | 8.5 |
| ROGERS ELEM. St. Louis | 2.8 mi | 5.7 |
| TRAUTWEIN ELEM. St. Louis | 3.2 mi | 6.9 |
| LONE DELL ELEM. Arnold | 2.6 mi | 9.4 |
| RIDGEWOOD MIDDLE Arnold | 2.7 mi | 6.9 |
| RICHARD SIMPSON ELEM. Arnold | 3.1 mi | 5.3 |
| POINT ELEM. St. Louis | 2.8 mi | 7.8 |
| BLADES ELEM. St. Louis | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
| ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| OAKVILLE SR. HIGH St. Louis | 3.2 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,839
Median Home Value
$214,100
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
Population
34,405
College Educated
23.4%
Homeownership
79.7%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
39.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.
What grades does Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. serve?
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.?
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. rank in MO?
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #1,609 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. a charter school?
No, Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.?
29.8% of students at Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 29.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (636) 282-5184
Resources & Links
District
FOX C-6- District Enrollment
- 10,453
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,100
- District Rank
- #16 of 18
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