- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Louis, MI
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263288006836
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Saint Louis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saint Louis, MI.
School address
District: St. Louis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263288006836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 263288006836 · Saint Louis, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 15.8:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: St Louis High School (244 students)
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Louis High
St Louis High School
244 students
- Ts Nurnberger
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
217 students
- Eugene M Nikka
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
215 students
- This school
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
206 students
What this shows Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center compares
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,000
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis Public Schools reports $14,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ts Nurnberger Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene M Nikkari Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
How many students attend Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center?
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Louis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center?
70.8% of students at Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Saint Louis, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center?
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center rank among public schools in Saint Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saint Louis, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Public Schools?
Besides Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center, St. Louis Public Schools also operates St Louis High School (244 students), Ts Nurnberger Middle School (217 students), and Eugene M Nikkari Elementary (215 students). See the St. Louis Public Schools district page for the complete list.