Below Average
#2030 of 2,221 schools in MO
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.
School · FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
4535 CENTRAL SCHOOL RD, St. Charles, MO 63304
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 28 schools in St. Charles. Learn more
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,030 of 2,221
In St. Charles
#32 of 33
public schools
In district
#20 of 21
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Academic performance
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.
School in St. Charles · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. is a public school in St. Charles, MO, part of FRANCIS HOWELL R-III.
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Early Child Family Educ.
Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,030 of 2,221 schools in MO.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 6.4
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 160 students, Early Child Family Educ. 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.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
13.8%
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 Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. Compares
See how Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4535 CENTRAL SCHOOL RD, St. Charles, MO 63304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. may also want to explore other schools in the area. WARREN ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST. PETERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MID RIVERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Charles, see our St. Charles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL ELEM. St. Charles | 0.1 mi | 7.2 |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE St. Charles | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| FAIRMOUNT ELEM. St. Peters | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| CASTLIO ELEM. St. Charles | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| CHILDRENS EDU-CARE CENTER INC. St. Peters | 1.9 mi | — |
| FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH St. Charles | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| SAEGER MIDDLE St. Charles | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Peters | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE St. Peters | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL St. Charles | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. St. Peters | 3.0 mi | 6.2 |
| WARREN ELEM. St. Peters | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| LEWIS CLARK ELEM. St. Peters | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
| ST. PETERS ELEM. St. Peters | 3.2 mi | 8.1 |
| BARNWELL MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
| MID RIVERS ELEM. St. Peters | 3.2 mi | 8.1 |
| BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY St. Peters | 3.3 mi | 5.2 |
| FT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGH St. Peters | 3.3 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,124
Median Home Value
$331,300
Median Rent
$1,618/mo
Population
43,389
College Educated
48%
Homeownership
88.4%
Avg Commute
24.9 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
41.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.
What grades does Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. serve?
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.?
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. rank in MO?
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. ranks #2,030 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. a charter school?
No, Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.?
13.8% of students at Early Child Family Educ. 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Phone
- (636) 851-6400
Resources & Links
District
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III- District Enrollment
- 17,241
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,462
- District Rank
- #20 of 21
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