Early Learning Center

3489 Boschertown Road
St. Charles, MO 63301

www.ofsd.k12.mo.us

230 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Learning Center, located at 3489 Boschertown Road in St. Charles, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Orchard Farm School District. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality foundational education for the district’s youngest learners, focusing on developmental milestones, early literacy, and social-emotional growth in a nurturing environment. By emphasizing a play-based and structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future transition into elementary education.

As part of the Orchard Farm School District, the Early Learning Center plays a vital role in supporting the local community by offering specialized programs that cater to the unique needs of preschool-aged students. The school prioritizes family engagement and works closely with parents to ensure that each child builds a strong educational base. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific programming, or district resources, the school’s website at http://www.ofsd.k12.mo.us serves as the primary hub for updates and contact information.

230

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	8
Black	24
Asian	9
Two or More	15

White
174 (75.7%)
Black
24 (10.4%)
Two or More
15 (6.5%)
Asian
9 (3.9%)
Hispanic
8 (3.5%)

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:	ORCHARD FARM R-V
Phone:	(636)925-5400
Website:	http://www.ofsd.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 230