JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the MEHLVILLE R-IX school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 311 students. With about 21 teachers, JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
John Cary Early Childhood Center, located on Koch Road in St. Louis, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the district's youngest learners. As part of the Mehlville School District, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a nurturing environment designed to build foundational academic and social-emotional skills. The school typically serves students through early childhood special education programs and integrated preschool opportunities, ensuring that children from various backgrounds and ability levels receive the support necessary to prepare for success in elementary school.
The center is known for its play-based learning approach, which emphasizes cognitive, physical, and social development. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, therapists, and families, John Cary Early Childhood Center aims to create an inclusive community where children can explore their interests and develop school-readiness skills. The facility’s specialized curriculum is structured to address developmental milestones, helping to bridge the gap between home and the formal classroom environment in a supportive, age-appropriate setting.
For more information, contact JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. at (314) 467-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST LOUIS, MO 63125-4102
(314) 467-5300
JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a public school in ST LOUIS, MO with about 311 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MEHLVILLE R-IX
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 21.1
- 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 311 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN CARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.1%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 39.2%
- Male
- 60.8%
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.