HERITAGE PRESCHOOL

WEBB CITY R-VII
1020 N WEBB
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
189 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Franklin Early Childhood Center, located at 404 E. Tracy in Webb City, Missouri, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Webb City R-VII School District, the center focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, typically catering to preschool and pre-kindergarten students. The school is designed to foster early social, emotional, and cognitive development in a supportive environment, helping children transition successfully into the K-12 school system.

By prioritizing play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy skills, Franklin Early Childhood Center plays a critical role in preparing the community's children for their future educational journeys. The facility emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere where students can build confidence and essential interpersonal skills under the guidance of early childhood educators. For local families, it represents the primary entry point into the Webb City school community, emphasizing the district's commitment to early intervention and educational readiness.
189
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    162 (85.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (8.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: WEBB CITY R-VII
Phone: (417)673-6070
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 189
Gender Ratio
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