Enrollment
157
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bolivar, MO
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290537003385
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Learning Cntr earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bolivar · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Learning Cntr has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Cntr ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Learning Cntr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Learning Cntr
Early Childhood Learning Cntr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bolivar, Missouri, enrolling 157 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.7% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
The surrounding Bolivar R-I spends $10,345 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bolivar R-I also operates Bolivar High (831 students) and Bolivar Middle (587 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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
White 93.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Early Childhood Learning Cntr is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bolivar R-I, which includes Early Childhood Learning Cntr.
$10,345
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 42.4%
Federal 16.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Intermediate Sch. | 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
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bolivar, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Cntr is 15.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
42.7% of students at Early Childhood Learning Cntr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Learning Cntr is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Bolivar, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Learning Cntr?
Early Childhood Learning Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Learning Cntr rank among public schools in Bolivar?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Cntr ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bolivar on the city page.
Is Early Childhood Learning Cntr a good school?
Early Childhood Learning Cntr earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri 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 Bolivar R-I?
Besides Early Childhood Learning Cntr, Bolivar R-I also operates Bolivar High (831 students), Bolivar Middle (587 students), and Bolivar Primary (578 students). See the Bolivar R-I district page for the complete list.
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