- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Desoto, MO
Early Childhood Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291050002993
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Ctr. earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Ctr. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Desoto, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Early Childhood Ctr. shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 291050002993 · Desoto, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 13.3:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Sr. High (862 students)
Early Childhood Ctr. shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Sr. Hig
Desoto Sr. High
862 students
- Vineland Elem.
Vineland Elem.
653 students
- Athena Elem.
Athena Elem.
465 students
- Desoto Jr. Hig 338
Desoto Jr. High
338 students
- This school 146
Early Childhood Ctr.
146 students
What this shows Early Childhood Ctr. reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Early Childhood Ctr. 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,996
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 96.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Early Childhood Ctr. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Desoto 73 reports $11,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vineland Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athena Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- 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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Desoto, MO. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr. is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Ctr.?
39.0% of students at Early Childhood Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Ctr. is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Desoto, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ctr. rank among public schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Desoto, 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 Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto 73?
Besides Early Childhood Ctr., Desoto 73 also operates Desoto Sr. High (862 students), Vineland Elem. (653 students), and Athena Elem. (465 students). See the Desoto 73 district page for the complete list.