EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CTR

SAVANNAH R-III
401A NORTH 8TH STREET
SAVANNAH, MO 64485
62 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Learning Center, located at 401A North 8th Street in Savannah, Missouri, serves as a dedicated facility within the Savannah R-III School District focused on the foundational years of education. The center is designed to support the developmental needs of young children, providing an environment that prioritizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and school readiness. By offering specialized programming for preschoolers, the school acts as a bridge between home and the K-12 system, ensuring that students develop the necessary cognitive and behavioral skills to succeed as they transition into elementary school.

The center emphasizes a play-based and structured curriculum, which is widely considered the gold standard for early childhood development. By fostering an atmosphere of curiosity and engagement, the faculty focuses on building confidence and foundational academic concepts in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. As a key component of the local educational community in Andrew County, the Early Childhood Learning Center plays a vital role in setting the trajectory for lifelong learning for Savannah’s youngest residents.
62
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (88.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.6 %)
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: SAVANNAH R-III
Phone: (816)324-3123
Website: http://www.savannahr3.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 62
Gender Ratio