EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR

224 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Family Education Center (ECFEC), located at 4810 Meadows Parkway in St. Charles, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operated under the Francis Howell School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, this center is dedicated to the developmental needs of young children and provides robust support systems for their families. It serves as a central hub for early learning initiatives, focusing on building a strong educational foundation before students transition into elementary school.

The center is designed to foster both student growth and parental involvement, offering programs that often include early childhood special education, preschool readiness, and family resources. By prioritizing a collaborative environment between educators and parents, the ECFEC aims to address the holistic needs of the child, including cognitive, social, and emotional development. Families interested in specific curriculum details, enrollment information, or community resources can find comprehensive information through the official Francis Howell School District website.

224

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	16
Black	12
Asian	17
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
161 (71.9%)
Asian
17 (7.6%)
Hispanic
16 (7.1%)
Two or More
16 (7.1%)
Black
12 (5.4%)
American Indian
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:	FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Phone:	(636)851-6000
Website:	http://fhsdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 224