KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

KEARNEY R-I
150 W STATE ROUTE 92
KEARNEY, MO 64060
44 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview

KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in KEARNEY, MO. Administered by KEARNEY R-I, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 44 enrolled students across grades PK through PK.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 7.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 6.1:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 38.6% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 15 students qualified for free lunch and 2 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 150 W STATE ROUTE 92 in KEARNEY, MO 64060, KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER serves families zoned within the KEARNEY R-I attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

44
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    36 (81.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (6.8%)
  • Black
    1 (2.3%)
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: KEARNEY R-I
Phone: (816)628-4650
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 44
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EAR CHLD CTR
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
151 Students
500 NORTH JESSE JAMES ROAD
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024 (6.7 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K