SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the JEFFERSON CITY school district, located in JEFFERSON CITY, MO with about 281 students. With about 22 teachers, SOUTHWEST 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.
Southwest Early Childhood Center, located at 812 St. Mary’s Blvd in Jefferson City, Missouri, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As part of the Jefferson City School District, the center focuses on early childhood education, providing a structured and supportive environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school. The curriculum is typically centered on play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students build the necessary cognitive and behavioral foundations for future academic success.
The facility is tailored specifically to the needs of preschoolers, offering programs that often cater to both general education students and those requiring early intervention or special education services. By fostering an atmosphere of curiosity and inclusion, Southwest Early Childhood Center plays a critical role in the community by providing early access to quality instruction and resources. Through its partnership with families, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to development, aiming to nurture a lifelong love of learning during the most formative years of a child's life.
For more information, contact SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR at (573) 659-3190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109-1451
(573) 659-3190
SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR is a public school in JEFFERSON CITY, MO with about 281 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JEFFERSON CITY
- Total Students:
- 281
- Teachers:
- 22.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 281 students
- White
- 55.9%
- Black or African American
- 26.0%
- Two or more races
- 10.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 38.1%
- Male
- 61.9%
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.