- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Republic, MO
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292622002733
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Republic · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Republic, MO.
School address
District: Republic R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292622002733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Early Childhood Center held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292622002733 · Republic, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 14.6:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Republic High (1,530 students)
Early Childhood Center held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.9 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
- Republic High
Republic High
1,530 students
- Republic Middl
Republic Middle
1,211 students
- Price Elementa 507
Price Elementary
507 students
- Sweeny Element 481
Sweeny Elementary
481 students
- Mcculloch Elem 468
Mcculloch Elementary
468 students
- This school 234
Early Childhood Center
234 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 234 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,667
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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Republic R-Iii reports $10,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Republic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweeny Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcculloch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Republic, MO. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
27.2% 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 81.6% of enrollment, in Republic, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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.
How does Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Republic?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Republic, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Republic on the city page.
What other schools are in Republic R-Iii?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students), Republic Middle (1,211 students), and Price Elementary (507 students). See the Republic R-Iii district page for the complete list.