GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR.

PARK HILL
8100 N CONGRESS
KANSAS CITY, MO 64153
399 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Gerner Family Early Education Center, located at 8100 N. Congress in Kansas City, Missouri, is a specialized facility within the Park Hill School District dedicated to the foundational years of childhood development. As a hub for early learning, the center focuses on providing high-quality preschool and early childhood programs designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary school. By prioritizing play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy, the center aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

Operated under the umbrella of the Park Hill School District, the Gerner Family Early Education Center benefits from the district's broader educational resources and commitment to excellence. The facility serves as a vital resource for families in the Northland area, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and parent involvement in the educational process. Through a dedicated staff and a curriculum tailored to developmental milestones, the center works to foster curiosity and a lifelong love of learning, serving as the first step in the district's comprehensive educational pathway.
399
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (50.6 %)
  • Black
    116 (29.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (6.3 %)
  • Asian
    14 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: PARK HILL
Phone: (816)359-4600
Website: http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 399
Gender Ratio
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