GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.

LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
905 NE BLUESTEM DR
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086
311 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Great Beginnings Early Education Center, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serves as a specialized hub for early childhood development within the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based educational programming designed to foster foundational learning skills for children during their most critical years of development. By focusing on a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and formal elementary education, ensuring that students are socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for their future schooling.

The center offers a variety of programs tailored to meet diverse student needs, including early childhood special education and state-funded pre-kindergarten initiatives. With an emphasis on play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, the staff at Great Beginnings works to cultivate curiosity and confidence in young learners. As part of the larger Lee's Summit school system, the center adheres to rigorous educational standards while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community connection.
311
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (60.5 %)
  • Black
    49 (15.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (10.9 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (9.0 %)
  • Asian
    12 (3.9 %)
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: LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Phone: (816)986-2460
Website: http://ecc.lsr7.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
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 311
Gender Ratio
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