Average
#1692 of 2,221 schools in MO
Early Childhood Ctr.
School · Fort Osage R-i · Independence, MO
A Fort Osage R-i school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
25102 E. US 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64056
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 33 schools in Independence.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
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early Childhood Ctr. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$68,696
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Sunshine CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 1.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Ott Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 385 | 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.
Fort Osage R-i
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Childhood Ctr. is listed in FORT OSAGE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Childhood Ctr.
Early Childhood Ctr. is a public school in Independence, MO, part of Fort Osage R-i, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,692 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Ctr.
What grades does Early Childhood Ctr. serve?
Early Childhood Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr. is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Ctr. rank in MO?
Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #1,692 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Early Childhood Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood 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 Childhood Ctr. a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Childhood Ctr.?
30.6% of students at Early Childhood 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 650-7480
- Area population (ZIP 64056)
- 17,608
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 64056; 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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