EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
121 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The **Early Childhood Center** located at 2101 N. Twyman Rd in Independence, Missouri, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Independence School District. As a dedicated early learning hub, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children, typically ranging from preschool age to kindergarten readiness. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth, emphasizing foundational skills such as literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal communication that prepare students for their transition into elementary school.
Beyond core academics, the facility is equipped to support the diverse needs of its student population, often offering integrated programs that include early childhood special education services. By prioritizing play-based learning and interactive instruction, the center aims to spark curiosity and build self-confidence in its young learners. The location serves as a critical community resource in Independence, dedicated to establishing a strong educational trajectory for the city’s youngest residents during their most formative developmental years.
Beyond core academics, the facility is equipped to support the diverse needs of its student population, often offering integrated programs that include early childhood special education services. By prioritizing play-based learning and interactive instruction, the center aims to spark curiosity and build self-confidence in its young learners. The location serves as a critical community resource in Independence, dedicated to establishing a strong educational trajectory for the city’s youngest residents during their most formative developmental years.
121
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 11 |
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White90 (74.4 %)
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Hispanic13 (10.7 %)
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Two or More11 (9.1 %)
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Black5 (4.1 %)
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Asian2 (1.7 %)
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: | FORT OSAGE R-I |
| Phone: | (816)650-7480 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 121 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 55 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
121
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 121 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 58 | 47.9% |
| Male | 63 | 52.1% |
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