- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, CO
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080579000250
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 162
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Early Childhood Center held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080579000250 · Montrose, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 27:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Early Childhood Center held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- This school 162
Early Childhood Center
162 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 63% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 36.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montrose, CO. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 27:1, which is 63% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Johnson Elementary School (531 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.