- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Center for Early Lrning-North
Federal NCES profile for Center for Early Lrning-North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100003287
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center for Early Lrning-North earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 458
- students enrolled
Center for Early Lrning-North has class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100003287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Center for Early Lrning-North grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 290100003287 · Columbia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 8.2:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Center for Early Lrning-North grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Center for Early Lrning-North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 458
Center for Early Lrning-North
458 students
What this shows Center for Early Lrning-North reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center for Early Lrning-North compares
Center for Early Lrning-North is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Missouri - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
African American 29.5%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Center for Early Lrning-North is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center for Early Lrning-North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center for Early Lrning-North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center for Early Lrning-North
How many students attend Center for Early Lrning-North?
Center for Early Lrning-North has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Early Lrning-North?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Early Lrning-North is 8.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 48% lower 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 Center for Early Lrning-North?
43.7% of students at Center for Early Lrning-North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center for Early Lrning-North?
The largest demographic group at Center for Early Lrning-North is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center for Early Lrning-North?
Center for Early Lrning-North has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Center for Early Lrning-North, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.