- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hannibal, MO
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291365003307
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 182
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hannibal 60 · Missouri
NCES ID 291365003307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Early Childhood Center shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 291365003307 · Hannibal, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 15.2:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students)
Early Childhood Center shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hannibal Sr. H
Hannibal Sr. High
1,048 students
- Hannibal Middl
Hannibal Middle
674 students
- Veterans Elem. 403
Veterans Elem.
403 students
- Mark Twain Ele 376
Mark Twain Elem.
376 students
- Oakwood Elem. 272
Oakwood Elem.
272 students
- This school 182
Early Childhood Center
182 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 182 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,018
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 73.6%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Hannibal 60 reports $13,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannibal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elem. | Larger | Lower 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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hannibal, MO. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
54.6% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Hannibal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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.
What other schools are in Hannibal 60?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Hannibal 60 also operates Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students), Hannibal Middle (674 students), and Veterans Elem. (403 students). See the Hannibal 60 district page for the complete list.