Below Average
#1809 of 2,221 schools in MO
Early Childhood and Pat Center
School · Carthage R-ix · Carthage, MO
A Carthage R-ix school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
625 E. FAIRVIEW, Carthage, MO 64836
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Carthage.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early Childhood and Pat Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carthage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,775
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–3 | 4.5 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carthage R-ix
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Childhood and Pat Center is listed in CARTHAGE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Childhood and Pat Center
Early Childhood and Pat Center is a public school in Carthage, MO, part of Carthage R-ix, serving approximately 112 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,809 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Childhood and Pat Center
What grades does Early Childhood and Pat Center serve?
Early Childhood and Pat Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Childhood and Pat Center?
Early Childhood and Pat Center has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood and Pat Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood and Pat Center is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood and Pat Center rank in MO?
Early Childhood and Pat Center ranks #1,809 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Early Childhood and Pat Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood and Pat Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Early Childhood and Pat Center a charter school?
No, Early Childhood and Pat Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood and Pat Center a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood and Pat Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Childhood and Pat Center?
50.9% of students at Early Childhood and Pat Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Phone
- (417) 758-0898
- Area population (ZIP 64836)
- 25,727
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64836; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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