Enrollment
89
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a small combined-grade school in West Liberty, Iowa, enrolling 89 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Early Childhood Center is leaner than roughly 98% of Iowa schools and 45% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Iowa schools, with 89 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (32%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Liberty Comm School District also operates West Liberty Elementary School (438 students) and West Liberty High School (397 students) alongside Early Childhood Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Liberty Comm School District, which includes Early Childhood Center.
$11,339
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~89 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Liberty on the city page.
Is Early Childhood Center a good school?
Early Childhood Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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