Barfield Early Childhood Center serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barfield Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Barfield Early Childhood Center's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barfield Early Childhood Center is 0.59, 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
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
10%
15%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Barfield Early Childhood Center?
356 students attend Barfield Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barfield Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barfield Early Childhood Center?
Barfield Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barfield Early Childhood Center offer ?
Barfield Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barfield Early Childhood Center part of?
Barfield Early Childhood Center is part of Wentzville R-IV School District.
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