- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carson City, NV
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320039000803
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 320039000803 · Carson City, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 3.1:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+21.6%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- This school 37
Early Childhood Center
37 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 37 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 Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.1:1 | ▼ 85% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Nevada - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
Programs
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Larger | Higher 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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Carson City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Al Seeliger Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Edith W. Fritsch Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Empire Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 37 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Carson City, NV. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 3.1:1, which is 85% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 80% 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?
29.7% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 9 schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carson City School District?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Carson Middle School (833 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.