- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennett, MO
Early Childhood Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291650002656
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Kennett · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Ctr. has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kennett, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Early Childhood Ctr. held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291650002656 · Kennett, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 21.3:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennett High (493 students)
Early Childhood Ctr. held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 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
- Kennett High
Kennett High
493 students
- South Elem.
South Elem.
420 students
- H. Byron Maste
H. Byron Masterson Elem.
417 students
- Kennett Middle
Kennett Middle
392 students
- This school 85
Early Childhood Ctr.
85 students
What this shows Early Childhood Ctr. reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Early Childhood Ctr. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 66% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 110% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,781
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.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Early Childhood Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Kennett 39 reports $10,781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H. Byron Masterson Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has 85 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennett, MO. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ctr. is 21.3:1, which is 66% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Kennett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ctr. rank among public schools in Kennett?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Kennett, 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 Kennett on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennett 39?
Besides Early Childhood Ctr., Kennett 39 also operates Kennett High (493 students), South Elem. (420 students), and H. Byron Masterson Elem. (417 students). See the Kennett 39 district page for the complete list.