Enrollment
315
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Learning Cntr compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Learning Cntr
Early Childhood Learning Cntr is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Arkansas schools and 78% 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 99.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jonesboro School District also operates The Academies at Jonesboro High School (1,505 students) and Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students) alongside Early Childhood Learning Cntr.
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 Learning Cntr compares
Early Childhood Learning Cntr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesboro School District, which includes Early Childhood Learning Cntr.
$12,107
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 25.4%
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 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
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Early Childhood Learning Cntr a good school?
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. 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 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.
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