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Early Child. Education Ctr.
School · LIBERTY 53
9600 NE 79TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64158
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
1.1:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
1.1:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Early Child. Education Ctr.
Early Child. Education Ctr. is a public school in Kansas City, MO, part of the LIBERTY 53. The school serves approximately 28 students in grades Pre-K – Pre-K with a student-teacher ratio of 1.1:1.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $95,781, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 28 students, Early Child. Education Ctr. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 1.1:1, Early Child. Education Ctr. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 28 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Address
- 9600 NE 79TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64158
- Website
- ecc.liberty.k12.mo.us
- Phone
- (816) 736-5324
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
9600 NE 79TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64158
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Child. Education Ctr. may also want to explore other schools in the area. EPIC ELEMENTARY (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Liberty). Another option is RISING HILL ELEMENTARY (rated 8.6/10, 3.9 miles away). Additionally, LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Liberty). For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL Liberty | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| EPIC ELEMENTARY Liberty | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE Liberty | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| LIBERTY OAKS ELEM. Kansas City | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM. Liberty | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| LIBERTY HIGH Liberty | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| SHOAL CREEK ELEM. Kansas City | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Liberty | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| RIDGEVIEW ELEM. Liberty | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. Liberty | 2.2 mi | 8.2 |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Liberty | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| MANOR HILL ELEM. Liberty | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| FRANKLIN ELEM. Liberty | 2.3 mi | 6.9 |
| WARREN HILLS ELEM. Liberty | 2.8 mi | 6.0 |
| GRACEMOR ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 3.5 mi | 7.2 |
| LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Liberty | 3.7 mi | 6.3 |
| KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOL Kansas City | 3.8 mi | 3.6 |
| LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM. Liberty | 3.2 mi | 6.3 |
| NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. Kansas City | 3.2 mi | — |
| RISING HILL ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 3.9 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64158 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,781
Median Home Value
$352,300
Median Rent
$1,472/mo
Population
7,267
College Educated
38.3%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
35.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Early Child. Education Ctr. has a median household income of $95,781. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $352,300, with a median rent of $1,472/month. The local poverty rate of 3.9% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Early Child. Education Ctr.
What grades does Early Child. Education Ctr. serve?
Early Child. Education Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Child. Education Ctr.?
Early Child. Education Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Child. Education Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Child. Education Ctr. is 1.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Early Child. Education Ctr. a charter school?
No, Early Child. Education Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Child. Education Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Early Child. Education Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Child. Education Ctr.?
89.3% of students at Early Child. Education 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (6,241/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Kansas City). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (816) 736-5324
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
LIBERTY 53- District Enrollment
- 12,154
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,179
Other Schools in This District
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