EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

KENNETT 39
1600 ELY STREET
KENNETT, MO 63857
97 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Kennett Early Childhood Center, located at 205 Wiggs St. in Kennett, Missouri, serves as the foundational academic setting for the youngest learners in the Kennett School District. The facility is dedicated to fostering early developmental growth through structured play, socialization, and pre-literacy activities. By focusing on the unique needs of preschool-aged children, the center aims to prepare students for a smooth and successful transition into kindergarten by building both their academic readiness and their social-emotional skills.

The school environment is tailored to support early childhood education best practices, providing a safe and nurturing space where children can explore, interact with peers, and develop foundational learning habits. As part of the broader Kennett school system, the Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in the community by laying the groundwork for long-term educational success. It serves as a central hub for families to engage with the district early on, ensuring that children have access to the resources and guidance necessary to begin their educational journey on a strong footing.
97
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    50 (51.5 %)
  • Black
    28 (28.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (10.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (3.1 %)
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: KENNETT 39
Phone: (573)717-1115
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 97
Gender Ratio