- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottsville, PA
Early Childhood Edu Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Edu Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421551004836
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Edu Ctr earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Edu Ctr has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Edu Ctr ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, PA.
School address
District: Minersville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421551004836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Early Childhood Edu Ctr grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.4 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421551004836 · Pottsville, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 20.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Minersville Area Jshs (481 students)
Early Childhood Edu Ctr grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.4 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Edu Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minersville Ar
Minersville Area Jshs
481 students
- Minersville Ar
Minersville Area El Ctr
468 students
- This school 101
Early Childhood Edu Ctr
101 students
What this shows Early Childhood Edu Ctr reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Edu Ctr compares
Early Childhood Edu Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Early Childhood Edu Ctr is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Minersville Area Sd reports $16,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Edu Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minersville Area Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minersville Area El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Edu Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Pottsville
1 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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Edu Ctr
How many students attend Early Childhood Edu Ctr?
Early Childhood Edu Ctr has 101 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Edu Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Edu Ctr is 20.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Edu Ctr?
100.0% of students at Early Childhood Edu Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Edu Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Edu Ctr is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Pottsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Edu Ctr?
Early Childhood Edu Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood Edu Ctr rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Edu Ctr ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pottsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Minersville Area Sd?
Besides Early Childhood Edu Ctr, Minersville Area Sd also operates Minersville Area Jshs (481 students) and Minersville Area El Ctr (468 students). See the Minersville Area Sd district page for the complete list.