Early Childhood And Pat Center serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood And Pat Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood And Pat Center's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood And Pat Center is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Hispanic
46%
9%
White
51%
67%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood And Pat Center?
116 students attend Early Childhood And Pat Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Early Childhood And Pat Center students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood And Pat Center?
Early Childhood And Pat Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood And Pat Center offer ?
Early Childhood And Pat Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood And Pat Center part of?
Early Childhood And Pat Center is part of Carthage R-IX School District.
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