SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 345 students. With about 35 teachers, SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center, located at 2757 E. Division in Springfield, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Springfield Public Schools district. The center is dedicated to providing early childhood education and developmental support for young children in the community. By focusing on foundational learning, the center aims to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school by fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a structured, age-appropriate environment.
The facility is known for its commitment to early intervention and inclusive programming, often serving students who may require additional support to meet developmental milestones. As an Early Childhood Center within the Springfield district, Shady Dell utilizes research-based curricula designed to engage young learners through play-based activities and foundational instruction. The school serves as a vital resource for families in the Springfield area, emphasizing the importance of early academic engagement and building a strong educational partnership between parents and educators.
For more information, contact SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR at (417) 523-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803-5263
(417) 523-1300
SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR is a public school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 345 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- Total Students:
- 345
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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 345 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 41.4%
- Male
- 58.6%
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.