Enrollment
85
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291650002656
Early Childhood Ctr. — Kennett, MO
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 3
🌟 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: Kennett 39 · 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Ctr. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Childhood Ctr. reports 85 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 88% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 110% above the Missouri average and 87% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kennett 39 spends $13,681 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.6% from local sources (property taxes), 31.6% from the state, and 41.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F), 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 88% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 110% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 11% | — | — |
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
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 110% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
— 88% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,681
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 85 Top 11% in Missouri — larger than 89% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 24.3:1 +88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.9% +110% vs state
NCES ID 291650002656
Student demographics
White 55.3%
African American 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennett 39, which includes Early Childhood Ctr..
$13,681
Per student
-10%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 41.8%
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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has 85 students enrolled. It is a other school in KENNETT, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr. is 24.3:1, which is 88% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Ctr.?
96.9% 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 55.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in KENNETT, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F) 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.