EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Nixa Public Schools
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
177 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Nixa Early Learning Center, located at 301 South Main Street in Nixa, Missouri, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Nixa Public Schools district. Dedicated exclusively to early childhood development, the center focuses on creating a nurturing environment that prepares young children for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy, the school aims to build a strong academic and behavioral framework for students during their most formative years.

The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of preschoolers, offering a structured curriculum that encourages curiosity and cognitive growth. Through their official website, families can access information regarding enrollment, program offerings, and the center’s philosophy on child-centered education. As a key component of the Nixa community, the Early Learning Center plays a vital role in supporting local families by providing high-quality, professional early childhood instruction tailored to foster life-long learners.
177
Total Students
6.2
Full-Time Teachers
28.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    148 (83.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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: Nixa Public Schools
Phone: (417)724-6300
Website: http://www.nixaearlychildhood.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 177
Gender Ratio
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