GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.

School Overview
Great Beginnings Early Education Center, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serves as a specialized hub for early childhood development within the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based educational programming designed to foster foundational learning skills for children during their most critical years of development. By focusing on a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and formal elementary education, ensuring that students are socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for their future schooling.

The center offers a variety of programs tailored to meet diverse student needs, including early childhood special education and state-funded pre-kindergarten initiatives. With an emphasis on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the staff at Great Beginnings works to cultivate curiosity and confidence in young learners. As part of the larger Lee's Summit school system, the center adheres to rigorous educational standards while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community connection.
331
Total Students
31.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.
Demographic Student Count
White189
Hispanic43
Black63
Asian6
Two or More30
  • White
    189 (57.1%)
  • Black
    63 (19.0%)
  • Hispanic
    43 (13.0%)
  • Two or More
    30 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.8%)
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: LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Phone: (816)986-2460
Website: http://ecc.lsr7.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 331

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten331
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13139.6%
Male20060.4%