Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr. serves 24 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr.?
24 students attend Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr. students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr.?
Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr. has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr. offer ?
Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr. part of?
Calhoun Early Childhood Ctr. is part of Calhoun R-VIII School District.
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