- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Learning Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050828000888
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Learning Cntr earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Learning Cntr has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Cntr ranks #3 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828000888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Early Childhood Learning Cntr held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050828000888 · Jonesboro, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 24.2:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students)
Early Childhood Learning Cntr held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Learning Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Academies
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
1,505 students
- Douglas Macart
Douglas Macarthur Jhs
765 students
- Visual & Perfo
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
731 students
- Annie Camp Jr.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
701 students
- International
International Studies Magnet
636 students
- This school 315
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
315 students
What this shows Early Childhood Learning Cntr reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Learning Cntr compares
Early Childhood Learning Cntr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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
African American 47.6%
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Early Childhood Learning Cntr is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Jonesboro School District reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Learning Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Visual & Performing Art Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annie Camp Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| International Studies Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Learning Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Cntr
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
Early Childhood Learning Cntr has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Cntr is 24.2:1, which is 78% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
99.0% of students at Early Childhood Learning Cntr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Learning Cntr is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
Early Childhood Learning Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood Learning Cntr rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Cntr ranks #3 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Jonesboro School District?
Besides Early Childhood Learning Cntr, Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students), Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students), and Visual & Performing Art Magnet (731 students). See the Jonesboro School District district page for the complete list.