EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
6479 N Prospect
GLADSTONE, MO 64119
114 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Early Childhood, located in Pleasant Valley, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operating under the North Kansas City School District. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and developmental support for young children in the community. By focusing on foundational learning and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into their elementary education years.

The program emphasizes a nurturing and structured environment designed to meet the unique needs of early learners. Through the resources provided by the North Kansas City School District, the center integrates age-appropriate curricula with professional instruction, fostering an atmosphere where children can explore, play, and develop essential skills. Parents and guardians can find comprehensive information regarding enrollment, program offerings, and district-wide educational goals on the school’s official website.
114
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (64.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (17.5 %)
  • Black
    12 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.8 %)
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: NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone: (816)321-5250
Website: http://www.nkcschools.org/programs_svc/early_childhood.shtml?p
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
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 114
Gender Ratio
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