ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED.

www.rsdmo.org/earlychildhood

672 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Rockwood Center for Early Childhood Education, located in Chesterfield, Missouri, serves as the primary hub for the Rockwood School District’s youngest learners. Operated as a specialized facility within the district, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of preschool-aged children. Its mission emphasizes building a strong educational foundation by fostering social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and early literacy skills in preparation for their transition into elementary school.

The center offers a variety of programming, including inclusive preschool options, screenings, and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of families within the Rockwood community. By aligning its curriculum with district-wide educational standards, the facility ensures that early learners are well-equipped with the fundamental skills required for long-term academic success. Further information regarding enrollment, specific program offerings, and district resources can be found on their official website at [rsdmo.org/earlychildhood](http://www.rsdmo.org/earlychildhood).

672

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED.
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	37
Black	11
Asian	91
Two or More	40

White
493 (73.4 %)
Asian
91 (13.5 %)
Two or More
40 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
37 (5.5 %)
Black
11 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCKWOOD R-VI
Phone:	(636)891-6200
Website:	http://www.rsdmo.org/earlychildhood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 672