SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR

155 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Shady Dell Early Childhood Center, located at 2757 E. Division in Springfield, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Springfield Public Schools district. The center is dedicated to providing early childhood education and developmental support for young children in the community. By focusing on foundational learning, the center aims to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school by fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a structured, age-appropriate environment.

The facility is known for its commitment to early intervention and inclusive programming, often serving students who may require additional support to meet developmental milestones. As an Early Childhood Center within the Springfield district, Shady Dell utilizes research-based curricula designed to engage young learners through play-based activities and foundational instruction. The school serves as a vital resource for families in the Springfield area, emphasizing the importance of early academic engagement and building a strong educational partnership between parents and educators.

155

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	16
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
108 (69.7%)
Hispanic
16 (10.3%)
Two or More
15 (9.7%)
Black
10 (6.5%)
Asian
5 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-1300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 155