WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER
222 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The **Walter Ambrose Family Center**, located at 222 W. Cedar Ave in Webster Groves (St. Louis County), serves as a specialized early childhood educational hub within the Webster Groves School District. The center is primarily recognized for its inclusive preschool programming, focusing on early intervention and developmental support for children ages three to five. By integrating students with diverse learning needs alongside their typically developing peers, the center aims to foster a supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth, school readiness, and foundational academic skills.
Beyond its classroom instruction, the facility functions as a key resource for families, offering a range of support services designed to help parents navigate the early stages of their child’s education. The center is highly regarded for its collaborative approach, utilizing a team of certified early childhood educators, therapists, and specialists to provide individualized attention. By emphasizing a play-based, student-centered curriculum, the Walter Ambrose Family Center plays a critical role in laying the groundwork for student success before they transition into the district’s elementary school system.
Beyond its classroom instruction, the facility functions as a key resource for families, offering a range of support services designed to help parents navigate the early stages of their child’s education. The center is highly regarded for its collaborative approach, utilizing a team of certified early childhood educators, therapists, and specialists to provide individualized attention. By emphasizing a play-based, student-centered curriculum, the Walter Ambrose Family Center plays a critical role in laying the groundwork for student success before they transition into the district’s elementary school system.
222
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 187 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White187 (84.2%)
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Two or More14 (6.3%)
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Black13 (5.9%)
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Hispanic5 (2.3%)
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Asian2 (0.9%)
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American Indian1 (0.5%)
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: | WEBSTER GROVES |
| Phone: | (314)963-6440 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 222 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 24.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 24 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
222
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 222 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 94 | 42.3% |
| Male | 128 | 57.7% |
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