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#1719 of 2,221 schools in MO
Early Child. Family Educ. Ctr
School · FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
4810 MEADOWS PKWY, 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
221
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,719 of 2,221
In St. Charles
#30 of 33
public schools
In district
#18 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 221 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Early Child. Family Educ.
Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,719 of 2,221 schools in MO.
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Early Child. Family Educ. Ctr sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
10%
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
4810 MEADOWS PKWY, St. Charles, MO 63304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Child. Family Educ. Ctr may also want to explore other schools in the area. EMGE ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby O'Fallon), which scores notably higher. Another option is INDEPENDENCE ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WARREN ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 3.8 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 5.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE ELEM. St. Charles | 0.2 mi | 8.5 |
| BRYAN MIDDLE St. Charles | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE St. Charles | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL St. Charles | 2.7 mi | 4.3 |
| SAEGER MIDDLE St. Charles | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH St. Charles | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH St. Charles | 3.2 mi | 5.2 |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.2 mi | 7.9 |
| FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLE O'Fallon | 3.3 mi | 8.2 |
| JOHN WELDON ELEM. Dardenne Prairie | 3.1 mi | 7.8 |
| WARREN ELEM. St. Peters | 3.8 mi | 8.4 |
| BARAT ACADEMY Chesterfield | 3.8 mi | 7.8 |
| BARAT ACADEMY Chesterfield | 3.8 mi | 7.5 |
| CHESTERFIELD ELEM. Chesterfield | 4.0 mi | 8.4 |
| EMGE ELEM. O'Fallon | 4.3 mi | 9.1 |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE St. Charles | 4.0 mi | 5.9 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. St. Charles | 4.1 mi | 7.2 |
| EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. St. Charles | 4.1 mi | 4.0 |
| Boonslick St. Peters | 4.9 mi | — |
| PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. St. Peters | 5.0 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 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Child. Family Educ. Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Child. Family Educ. Ctr is 13:1. 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 #1,719 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 5.0 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?
10.0% 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
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 10.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Charles County
- Phone
- (636) 851-6000
Resources & Links
District
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III- District Enrollment
- 17,241
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,462
- District Rank
- #18 of 21
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