Enrollment
101
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Edu Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Edu Ctr
Early Childhood Edu Ctr is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 101 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 49% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Pennsylvania schools, with 101 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pottsville's public schools, it stands alongside Gillingham Charter School (233 students): Early Childhood Edu Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Minersville Area Sd also operates Minersville Area Jshs (481 students) and Minersville Area El Ctr (468 students) alongside Early Childhood Edu 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 Edu Ctr compares
Early Childhood Edu Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,632
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minersville Area Sd, which includes Early Childhood Edu Ctr.
$14,632
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 46.2%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Early Childhood Edu Ctr a good school?
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. 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 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.
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