- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pacific, MO
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C
Federal NCES profile for Doris Hoffman Early Learning C, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292346002278
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Pacific · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C has class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Hoffman Early Learning C ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Pacific, MO.
School address
District: Meramec Valley R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292346002278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 292346002278 · Pacific, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 2.3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Pacific High (973 students)
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pacific High
Pacific High
973 students
- Zitzman Elem.
Zitzman Elem.
469 students
- Riverbend Sch.
Riverbend Sch.
442 students
- Pacific Interm
Pacific Intermediate
399 students
- Coleman Elem. 265
Coleman Elem.
265 students
- This school 23
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C
23 students
What this shows Doris Hoffman Early Learning C reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doris Hoffman Early Learning C compares
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C is a shrinking 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 | 2.3:1 | ▼ 82% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Missouri - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,973
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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Doris Hoffman Early Learning C is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Meramec Valley R-Iii reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doris Hoffman Early Learning C Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zitzman Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doris Hoffman Early Learning C's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doris Hoffman Early Learning C
How many students attend Doris Hoffman Early Learning C?
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C has 23 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pacific, MO. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doris Hoffman Early Learning C?
The student-teacher ratio at Doris Hoffman Early Learning C is 2.3:1, which is 82% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 85% 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 Doris Hoffman Early Learning C?
33.3% of students at Doris Hoffman Early Learning C are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doris Hoffman Early Learning C?
The largest demographic group at Doris Hoffman Early Learning C is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Pacific, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doris Hoffman Early Learning C?
Doris Hoffman Early Learning C has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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.
How does Doris Hoffman Early Learning C rank among public schools in Pacific?
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Hoffman Early Learning C ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Pacific, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pacific on the city page.
What other schools are in Meramec Valley R-Iii?
Besides Doris Hoffman Early Learning C, Meramec Valley R-Iii also operates Pacific High (973 students), Zitzman Elem. (469 students), and Riverbend Sch. (442 students). See the Meramec Valley R-Iii district page for the complete list.