- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Louis, MO
Early Childhood Ed Center West
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Ed Center West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291869003278
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Ed Center West earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Ed Center West has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ed Center West ranks #5 of 5 schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Lindbergh Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291869003278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Early Childhood Ed Center West grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 291869003278 · St. Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 42.9:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students)
Early Childhood Ed Center West grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Ed Center West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindbergh Sr.
Lindbergh Sr. High
2,304 students
- Robert H. Sper
Robert H. Sperreng Middle
941 students
- Truman Middle 816
Truman Middle School
816 students
- Dressel Elemen 598
Dressel Elementary School
598 students
- Concord Elem. 555
Concord Elem. School
555 students
- This school 386
Early Childhood Ed Center West
386 students
What this shows Early Childhood Ed Center West reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Ed Center West compares
Early Childhood Ed Center West is a growing 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 | 42.9:1 | ▲ 235% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 88% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
42.9:1
students per teacher
- 235% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,046
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 87.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Early Childhood Ed Center West is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lindbergh Schools reports $11,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Ed Center West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindbergh Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Sperreng Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Truman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dressel Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Ed Center West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in St. Louis
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~42.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Ed Center West
How many students attend Early Childhood Ed Center West?
Early Childhood Ed Center West has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ed Center West?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ed Center West is 42.9:1, which is 235% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 173% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Ed Center West?
5.4% of students at Early Childhood Ed Center West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Ed Center West?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Ed Center West is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Ed Center West?
Early Childhood Ed Center West has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Ed Center West rank among schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Ed Center West ranks #5 of 5 schools in St. Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindbergh Schools?
Besides Early Childhood Ed Center West, Lindbergh Schools also operates Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students), Robert H. Sperreng Middle (941 students), and Truman Middle School (816 students). See the Lindbergh Schools district page for the complete list.