HOUSE SPRINGS EARLY CHILD CTR

NORTHWEST R-I
6180 HWY M
HOUSE SPRINGS, MO 63051
230 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The House Springs Early Childhood Center, located at 6180 Highway M in House Springs, Missouri, is an educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young learners. As part of the Northwest R-I School District, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of preschool-aged children. The school prioritizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and fundamental cognitive skills, serving as a critical stepping stone for students before they transition into traditional elementary education.

The facility emphasizes a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the center aims to build student confidence, encourage positive peer interactions, and establish a love for learning during these formative years. Through dedicated early childhood programming, the staff works closely with families to ensure that each child receives the individualized attention necessary to prepare them for long-term academic success in the broader school district.
230
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (89.6%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.3%)
  • Black
    2 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NORTHWEST R-I
Phone: (636)671-3382
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 230
Gender Ratio