- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, IA
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191458001318
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Independence, IA.
School address
District: Independence Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191458001318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Early Childhood Center held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 191458001318 · Independence, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 46:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Junior Senior High School (712 students)
Early Childhood Center held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence J
Independence Junior Senior High School
712 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
360 students
- East Elementar 265
East Elementary School
265 students
- This school 46
Early Childhood Center
46 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 46 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46:1 | ▲ 211% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
46:1
students per teacher
- 211% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 97.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Independence Comm School District reports $12,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Junior Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Independence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 46 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, IA. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 46:1, which is 211% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
30.8% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Independence, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Independence, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence Comm School District?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Independence Comm School District also operates Independence Junior Senior High School (712 students), West Elementary School (360 students), and East Elementary School (265 students). See the Independence Comm School District district page for the complete list.