Enrollment
133
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, MO
Early Childhood Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291229002310
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #9 of 22
- schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Ctr. has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #9 of 22 schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Fort Osage R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291229002310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% 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
What stands out at Early Childhood Ctr.
Early Childhood Ctr. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Independence, Missouri, enrolling 133 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 133 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fort Osage R-I also operates Fort Osage High (1,545 students) and Fire Prairie Middle (713 students) alongside Early Childhood Ctr..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Early Childhood Ctr. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Early Childhood Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Osage R-I, which includes Early Childhood Ctr..
$11,979
Per student
-7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Early Childhood Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Osage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fire Prairie Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage Trail Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Hills Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Independence, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr. is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 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% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #9 of 22 schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Independence on the city page.
Is Early Childhood Ctr. a good school?
Early Childhood Ctr. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Osage R-I?
Besides Early Childhood Ctr., Fort Osage R-I also operates Fort Osage High (1,545 students), Fire Prairie Middle (713 students), and Osage Trail Middle (675 students). See the Fort Osage R-I district page for the complete list.
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