Early Learning Center

WASHINGTON
831 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
123 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Learning Center, located at 831 W. Pride Drive in Washington, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational facility within the School District of Washington. As a specialized center, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, age-appropriate instruction designed to foster the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the community's youngest students. By focusing on early childhood education, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten and long-term academic achievement.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Washington School District, ensuring that its curriculum and teaching standards align with the district’s broader goals for student growth. Parents and community members can access resources, program information, and contact details through the official district website at http://www.washington.k12.mo.us. The facility reflects the district's commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for early learners at the very beginning of their educational journey.
123
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (88.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
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: WASHINGTON
Phone: (636)390-2942
Website: http://www.washington.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 123
Gender Ratio