- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murray, UT
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490060001248
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 73.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Murray, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+31.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 490060001248 · Murray, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 73.5:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray High (1,364 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+31.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray High
Murray High
1,364 students
- Hillcrest Jr H
Hillcrest Jr High
696 students
- Horizon School
Horizon School
664 students
- Riverview Jr H
Riverview Jr High
614 students
- Parkside Schoo 454
Parkside School
454 students
- This school 147
Early Childhood Center
147 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 147 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 Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 73.5:1 | ▲ 243% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 39% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
73.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
73.5:1
students per teacher
- 243% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Murray District reports $11,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Jr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside School | Larger | Higher 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~73.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 147 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Murray, UT. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 73.5:1, which is 243% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 368% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
17.0% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Murray, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Murray, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray District?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students), Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), and Horizon School (664 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.