WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

1921 PRATHER AVE
ST LOUIS, MO 63139

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

256

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

118.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	6
Black	150
Asian	9
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
150 (58.6 %)
White
87 (34.0 %)
Asian
9 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)645-1202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
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 113

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 39