EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION CTR.

LIBERTY 53
9600 NE 79TH ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64158
45 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a specialized facility operating under the Liberty Public Schools district. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality foundational learning experiences for the district’s youngest students. Its curriculum is designed to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development, creating a supportive transition for children as they prepare to enter elementary school.

By focusing on play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy, the ECEC aims to build a strong academic base while promoting inclusivity and student engagement. The center serves as a collaborative hub for families and educators, ensuring that children receive individualized attention during these formative years. Through its structured environment and professional staff, the ECEC prioritizes setting the stage for long-term educational success within the Liberty school community.
45
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
1.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    23 (51.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (17.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (15.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (13.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.2 %)
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: LIBERTY 53
Phone: (816)736-5324
Website: http://www.lps53.org/ecc
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 1.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 45
Gender Ratio
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