EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

SEDALIA 200
2255 S INGRAM
SEDALIA, MO 65301
260 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center (ECC), located at 2255 S. Ingram in Sedalia, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Sedalia School District 200. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality early learning experiences designed to prepare young children for success in kindergarten and beyond. By focusing on developmental milestones, the ECC creates a nurturing environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth, language acquisition, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills tailored to the unique needs of preschool-aged children.

As part of the Sedalia 200 school system, the Early Childhood Center aligns its mission with the broader district goal of fostering a supportive community where every student can thrive. The program typically offers structured classroom instruction, play-based learning opportunities, and specialized support services to ensure all children—regardless of their starting point—have equitable access to educational enrichment. Families interested in enrollment, program schedules, or specific curriculum details are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at [www.sedalia200.org](http://www.sedalia200.org) for the most up-to-date information regarding school policies and registration procedures.
260
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    171 (65.8%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (22.7%)
  • Two or More
    19 (7.3%)
  • Black
    10 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    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: SEDALIA 200
Phone: (660)827-8955
Website: http://www.sedalia200.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 260
Gender Ratio