GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII school district, located in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 359 students. With about 29 teachers, GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED 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.
Great Beginnings Early Education Center, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serves as a specialized hub for early childhood development within the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based educational programming designed to foster foundational learning skills for children during their most critical years of development. By focusing on a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and formal elementary education, ensuring that students are socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for their future schooling.
The center offers a variety of programs tailored to meet diverse student needs, including early childhood special education and state-funded pre-kindergarten initiatives. With an emphasis on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the staff at Great Beginnings works to cultivate curiosity and confidence in young learners. As part of the larger Lee's Summit school system, the center adheres to rigorous educational standards while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community connection.
For more information, contact GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. at (816) 986-2460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086-3700
(816) 986-2460
http://ecc.lsr7.org
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. is a public school in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 359 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
- Total Students:
- 359
- Teachers:
- 29.7
- 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 359 students
- White
- 66.9%
- Black or African American
- 16.7%
- Two or more races
- 11.4%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 42.1%
- Male
- 57.9%
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.