WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 280 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wilkinson Early Childhood Center, located on Prather Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of development. As part of the St. Louis Public School District, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a nurturing environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. The curriculum is typically centered on developmental play, social-emotional growth, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills, tailored specifically to the needs of preschoolers.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive and student-centered learning. By providing a structured yet engaging space, Wilkinson aims to foster a love for learning in its youngest students while supporting families within the community. Its location in the vibrant St. Louis area allows it to serve a diverse student body, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and high-quality instruction to ensure long-term academic success for every child who passes through its doors.
For more information, contact WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. at (314) 645-1202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST LOUIS, MO 63139-3404
(314) 645-1202
WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a public Title I school in ST LOUIS, MO with about 280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- ST. LOUIS CITY
- Total Students:
- 280
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 280 students
- Black or African American
- 57.1%
- White
- 37.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 42.9%
- Male
- 57.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.