WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER

WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the WEBSTER GROVES school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 147 students. With about 8 teachers, WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 **WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER**, located at 222 W. Cedar Ave in Webster Groves (St. Louis County), serves as a specialized early childhood educational hub within the Webster Groves School District. The center is primarily recognized for its inclusive preschool programming, focusing on early intervention and developmental support for children ages three to five. By integrating students with diverse learning needs alongside their typically developing peers, the center aims to foster a supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth, school readiness, and foundational academic skills.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the facility functions as a key resource for families, offering a range of support services designed to help parents navigate the early stages of their child’s education. The center is highly regarded for its collaborative approach, utilizing a team of certified early childhood educators, therapists, and specialists to provide individualized attention. By emphasizing a play-based, student-centered curriculum, the WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER plays a critical role in laying the groundwork for student success before they transition into the district’s elementary school system.

For more information, contact WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER at (314) 963-6440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

222 W CEDAR AVE
ST LOUIS, MO 63119-2908
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WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER is a public school in ST LOUIS, MO with about 147 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
District:
WEBSTER GROVES
Total Students:
147
Teachers:
8.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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.

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School Demographics for 147 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.8%
Asian
4.1%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.