- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Liberty, IA
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193099001408
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Liberty, IA.
School address
District: West Liberty Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193099001408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Early Childhood Center shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (-55.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 193099001408 · West Liberty, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 8.1:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Liberty Elementary School (438 students)
Early Childhood Center shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (-55.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 5.8 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
- West Liberty E
West Liberty Elementary School
438 students
- West Liberty H
West Liberty High School
397 students
- West Liberty
West Liberty Middle School
367 students
- This school 89
Early Childhood Center
89 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 36% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 2% in Iowa - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,648
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
White 31.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for West Liberty Comm School District reports $12,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 89 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 8.1:1, which is 45% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 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 Early Childhood Center?
49.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in West Liberty, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Liberty, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Liberty Comm School District?
Besides Early Childhood Center, West Liberty Comm School District also operates West Liberty Elementary School (438 students), West Liberty High School (397 students), and West Liberty Middle School (367 students). See the West Liberty Comm School District district page for the complete list.