Central School Road ECC in Saint Charles, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central School Road ECC is a suburban public school in Saint Charles, Missouri that is part of Francis Howell School District. It serves 160 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

160 Students

12 Teachers

4535 Central School Rd

Saint Charles, MO 63304 View local requests

http://fhsdschools.org

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Central School Road ECC Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Julie Castello

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Central School Road ECC Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Central School Road ECC Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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