GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR.
GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR. is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the PARK HILL school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 441 students. With about 20 teachers, GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
The Gerner Family Early Education Center, located at 8100 N. Congress in Kansas City, Missouri, is a specialized facility within the Park Hill School District dedicated to the foundational years of childhood development. As a hub for early learning, the center focuses on providing high-quality preschool and early childhood programs designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary school. By prioritizing play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy, the center aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.
Operated under the umbrella of the Park Hill School District, the Gerner Family Early Education Center benefits from the district's broader educational resources and commitment to excellence. The facility serves as a vital resource for families in the Northland area, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and parent involvement in the educational process. Through a dedicated staff and a curriculum tailored to developmental milestones, the center works to foster curiosity and a lifelong love of learning, serving as the first step in the district's comprehensive educational pathway.
For more information, contact GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR. at (816) 359-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64153-6023
(816) 359-4600
http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR. is a public school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 441 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PARK HILL
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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 441 students
- White
- 68.0%
- Black or African American
- 17.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.