Average
#1578 of 2,221 schools in MO
West Early Childhood Center
School · Hazelwood · Hazelwood, MO
A Hazelwood school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
5323 VILLE MARIA LANE, Hazelwood, MO 63042
- 7.9:1 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 West Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,039/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazelwood), 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
$49,384
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Armstrong Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Russell Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Mcnair Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 420 | 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.
Hazelwood
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #7 of 31
- District spending per student
- $13,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Early Childhood Center is listed in HAZELWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Early Childhood Center
West Early Childhood Center is a public school in Hazelwood, MO, part of Hazelwood, serving approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,578 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Early Childhood Center
What grades does West Early Childhood Center serve?
West Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Early Childhood Center is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Early Childhood Center rank in MO?
West Early Childhood Center ranks #1,578 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is West Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
West Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, West Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, West Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Early Childhood Center?
43.7% of students at West 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
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (314) 953-7650
- Area population (ZIP 63042)
- 17,953
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 63042; 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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