- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maryville, MO
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292049003336
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Maryville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Maryville, MO.
School address
District: Maryville R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292049003336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 292049003336 · Maryville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Maryville High (507 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.4 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
- Maryville High
Maryville High
507 students
- Maryville Midd
Maryville Middle
401 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem.
328 students
- This school 172
Early Childhood Center
172 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 20% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,348
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Maryville R-Ii reports $13,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem. | 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
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maryville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
36.7% 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 93.0% of enrollment, in Maryville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 Maryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Maryville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Maryville R-Ii?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Maryville R-Ii also operates Maryville High (507 students), Maryville Middle (401 students), and Eugene Field Elem. (328 students). See the Maryville R-Ii district page for the complete list.