First Umc Kid's Pad in Tupelo, MS, offers a co鈥揺d kindergarten program serving 39 students in a town鈥揵ased, religiously affiliated early childhood setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 20:1 with two teachers supporting its kindergarten enrollment.
Affiliated with the Methodist orientation, the program reflects a religious focus within a remote town community.
First Umc Kid's Pad is one of several early learning options in Tupelo, serving kindergarten鈥揳ged children with family鈥搒ized enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Umc Kid's Pad?
The application deadline for First Umc Kid's Pad is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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