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Don Earl Early Childhood Center

849 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
Don Earl Early Childhood Center serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Don Earl Early Childhood Center's student population of 131 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Mascot
Bulls

School Rankings

The diversity score of Don Earl Early Childhood Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bulls
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Don Earl Early Childhood Center?
131 students attend Don Earl Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Don Earl Early Childhood Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Don Earl Early Childhood Center?
Don Earl Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Don Earl Early Childhood Center offer ?
Don Earl Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Don Earl Early Childhood Center part of?
Don Earl Early Childhood Center is part of Fox C-6 School District.

School Reviews

5   12/23/2013
I have been very impressed with Don Earl Earlychildhood Center. Every staff memeber I have encountered, from the early childhood coordinator to the support staff have made my children and myself feel welcome.
- Posted by Parent - torri

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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