Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center

www.stlouisschools.net/o/cke

206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center, located in Saint Louis, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As part of the St. Louis Public Schools system, the center focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment specifically designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of preschool and early-elementary aged children.

The school is committed to building a strong educational bridge between the home and the classroom, emphasizing play-based learning and early literacy to prepare students for future academic success. By providing a structured yet engaging curriculum, the center aims to foster a love for learning in a community-centered setting. Parents and community members can learn more about their programs, enrollment requirements, and district news through the official St. Louis Public Schools website.

206

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	41
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
148 (71.8%)
Hispanic
41 (19.9%)
Two or More
13 (6.3%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Louis Public Schools
Phone:	(989)681-3535
Website:	http://www.stlouisschools.net/o/cke
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 67