MRH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

www.mrhschools.net/domain/19

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Maplewood Richmond Heights (MRH) Early Childhood Center, located at 2801 Oakland Ave in Maplewood, Missouri, serves as the foundational level of the MRH School District. The center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and high-quality educational environment for the district's youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool and early childhood development programs. Its curriculum is designed to foster social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and early literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive, play-based atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to elementary school.

Beyond its academic focus, the MRH Early Childhood Center reflects the district’s broader commitment to community-centered education and inclusivity. The center emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Maplewood-Richmond Heights community to support the "whole child." By integrating modern teaching practices with a focus on student well-being, the center aims to establish a strong, positive educational trajectory for every child who passes through its doors. More information regarding their specific programs and registration can be found on their official website at [www.mrhsd.org](http://www.mrhsd.org).

451

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MRH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	27
Black	52
Asian	9
Two or More	40

White
323 (71.6%)
Black
52 (11.5%)
Two or More
40 (8.9%)
Hispanic
27 (6.0%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HEIGHTS
Phone:	(314)644-4405
Website:	http://www.mrhschools.net/domain/19
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 143

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 109