- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Early Childhood Learning Cntr shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 290537003385 · Bolivar, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 15.7:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolivar High (831 students)
Early Childhood Learning Cntr shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Learning Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolivar High
Bolivar High
831 students
- Bolivar Middle
Bolivar Middle
587 students
- Bolivar Primar
Bolivar Primary
578 students
- Bolivar Interm
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
572 students
- This school 157
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
157 students
What this shows Early Childhood Learning Cntr reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Learning Cntr compares
Early Childhood Learning Cntr is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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
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
District finance for Bolivar R-I reports $11,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.