How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Early Childhood Ctr. | Sunshine Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, MO | Independence, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 133 | 106 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.4% | 51.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Early Childhood Ctr. | Sunshine Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,731 | $12,302 |
| District | Fort Osage R-I School District | Independence School District 30 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Early Childhood Ctr. | Sunshine Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.6% | 58.5% |
| African American | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Multiracial | 13.5% | 11.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Early Childhood Ctr. | Sunshine Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.