FAMILY CTR.

www.claytonschools.net/FC

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Family Center, located at 301 N. Gay Ave. in Clayton, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of the School District of Clayton’s early childhood education programming. The center is dedicated to fostering the development of young children by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, the school aims to build a strong foundation for students before they transition into the district’s elementary schools.

In addition to its classroom curriculum, the Family Center serves as a vital resource hub for the community. It offers a variety of support services and programs designed to engage parents and families, promoting a collaborative partnership between home and school. Through its commitment to excellence and inclusive practices, the center seeks to support the diverse needs of its families, ensuring that every child in the Clayton community has access to high-quality early learning experiences.

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Total Students

2.9

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	Yes
District:	CLAYTON
Phone:	(314)854-6900
Website:	http://www.claytonschools.net/FC
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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