JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD.

737 KINGSLAND AVE
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO 63130

www.ucityschools.org/schools/julia-goldstein-early-childhood-e

123 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Julia Goldstein Early Childhood Education Center, located in University City, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the district's youngest learners. Serving children from preschool through the early primary grades, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional foundation. By emphasizing a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum, the center aims to foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

As part of the School District of University City, the center prioritizes community, equity, and inclusive practices. The school integrates various early childhood programs—including Bright Start and state-funded Pre-K initiatives—to ensure that all children have access to high-quality instruction. Through its commitment to professional development and strong partnerships with families, Julia Goldstein serves as a critical bridge between home and the K-12 experience, preparing students for success in the district’s elementary schools.

123

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JULIA GOLDSTEIN EARLY CHILD.
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	12
Black	74
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Black
74 (60.2%)
White
27 (22.0%)
Hispanic
12 (9.8%)
Two or More
7 (5.7%)
Asian
3 (2.4%)

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:	UNIVERSITY CITY
Phone:	(314)721-2965
Website:	http://www.ucityschools.org/schools/julia-goldstein-early-childhood-e
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 123