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#2103 of 2,221 schools in MO
Early Childhood Center
School · School of the Osage · Lake Ozark, MO
A School of the Osage school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1571 BAGNELL DAM BLVD., Lake Ozark, MO 65049
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.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
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early Childhood 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Ozark), 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
$85,601
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65049; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
School of the Osage
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Childhood Center is listed in SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a public school in Lake Ozark, MO, part of School of the Osage, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,103 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Center
What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Center rank in MO?
Early Childhood Center ranks #2,103 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Center a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Childhood Center?
43.7% of students at Early Childhood 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
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Camden County
- Phone
- (573) 552-8899
- Area population (ZIP 65049)
- 6,931
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 65049; 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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