Gerner Family Early Educational Center serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gerner Family Early Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gerner Family Early Educational Center's student population of 392 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Caring Staff. Quality Instruction. Purposeful Learning.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gerner Family Early Educational Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
29%
15%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Park Hill School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gerner Family Early Educational Center?
392 students attend Gerner Family Early Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gerner Family Early Educational Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerner Family Early Educational Center?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gerner Family Early Educational Center offer ?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerner Family Early Educational Center part of?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center is part of Park Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Gerner Family Early Educational Center located?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center is located in the Park Forest neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Park Forest.
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