Needs Improvement
#2116 of 2,221 schools in MO
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
School · MEHLVILLE R-IX
3155 KOCH RD, St. Louis, MO 63125
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 182 schools in St. Louis. Learn more
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,116 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#169 of 193
public schools
In district
#18 of 18
MEHLVILLE R-IX
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John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
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About John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is a public school in St. Louis, MO, part of MEHLVILLE R-IX. John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. serves approximately 298 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,116 of 2,221 schools in MO.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.9
- MO avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
15.8%
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 John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. Compares
See how John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3155 KOCH RD, St. Louis, MO 63125
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. may also want to explore other schools in the area. BEASLEY ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOSAIC ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MARK SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEASLEY ELEM. St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 8.5 |
| MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| FORDER ELEM. St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| HANCOCK PLACE MIDDLE Lemay | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
| HANCOCK SR. HIGH St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| At Home Academy St. Louis | 2.0 mi | — |
| MOSAIC ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| OAKVILLE ELEM. St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| OAKVILLE MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 8.1 |
| WOHLWEND ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| BERNARD MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.9 |
| OAKVILLE SR. HIGH St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| GREEN PARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis | 2.9 mi | 6.4 |
| ST MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| HANCOCK PLACE ELEM. Lemay | 3.1 mi | 7.3 |
| ST MARK SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| BLADES ELEM. St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.7 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63125 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,683
Median Home Value
$166,200
Median Rent
$920/mo
Population
32,701
College Educated
22.1%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
38.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
What grades does John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. serve?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. rank in MO?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #2,116 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. a charter school?
No, John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. a Title I school?
No, John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
15.8% of students at John Cary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 15.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 467-5300
Resources & Links
District
MEHLVILLE R-IX- District Enrollment
- 10,162
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,165
- District Rank
- #18 of 18
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