Needs Improvement
#2042 of 2,221 schools in MO
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
School · KIRKWOOD R-VII
100 S SAPPINGTON RD, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Kirkwood. Learn more
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
37.4:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
37.4:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,042 of 2,221
In Kirkwood
#9 of 9
public schools
In district
#9 of 9
KIRKWOOD R-VII
Academic performance
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
School in Kirkwood · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is a public school in Kirkwood, MO, part of KIRKWOOD R-VII. Kirkwood Early Child.
Ctr. serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 37.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,042 of 2,221 schools in MO.
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 7.1
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. runs 37.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. Compares
See how Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
100 S SAPPINGTON RD, Kirkwood, MO 63122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. may also want to explore other schools in the area. HIXSON MIDDLE (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Another option is BRISTOL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CLARK ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kirkwood, see our Kirkwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| URSULINE ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Webster Groves | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| NORTH GLENDALE ELEM. Kirkwood | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| CLARK ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| CRESTWOOD ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| F. P. TILLMAN ELEM. Kirkwood | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| NIPHER MIDDLE Kirkwood | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kirkwood | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| MIRIAM SCHOOL Webster Groves | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 2.9 |
| CHRIST COMM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Webster Groves | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| BRISTOL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| GREAT CIRCLE EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| HIXSON MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| FAITH ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.7 mi | — |
| HUDSON ELEM. St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
| DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| STE GENEVIEVE DU BOIS SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,783
Median Home Value
$449,700
Median Rent
$1,329/mo
Population
41,724
College Educated
70.3%
Homeownership
81.7%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
42.9
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
What grades does Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. serve?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is 37.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. rank in MO?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. ranks #2,042 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. a charter school?
No, Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
1.0% of students at Kirkwood Early Child. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 37.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 1.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 213-6136
Resources & Links
District
KIRKWOOD R-VII- District Enrollment
- 6,096
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,112
- District Rank
- #9 of 9
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