Enrollment
133
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291229002310
Early Childhood Ctr. — Independence, MO
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fort Osage R-I · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Ctr. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Childhood Ctr. reports 133 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Missouri average and 51% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fort Osage R-I spends $15,543 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.4% from local sources (property taxes), 37.1% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,543
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 133 Top 19% in Missouri — larger than 81% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 10.1:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.6% -44% vs state
NCES ID 291229002310
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Osage R-I, which includes Early Childhood Ctr..
$15,543
Per student
+2%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 37.1%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has 133 students enrolled. It is a other school in INDEPENDENCE, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr. is 10.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Ctr.?
25.6% 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 58.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in INDEPENDENCE, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.