Field Early Childhood Center in Neosho, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Field Early Childhood Center is a town public school in Neosho, Missouri that is part of Neosho Elementary School District. It serves 200 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K with a student/teacher ratio of 18.2:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

200 Students

11 Teachers

302 Smith Ave

Neosho, MO 64850 View local requests

http://www.neoshosd.org

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Field Early Childhood Center Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Manley

Mrs. McEntire

Mrs. Wright

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Field Early Childhood Center Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

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.

Field Early Childhood Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 6, 2026

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