Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center's student population of 140 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center is 0.64, 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
23:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
36%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
47%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center?
140 students attend Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center offer ?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center part of?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center is part of Marshall School District.
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