Enrollment
68
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Savannah, MO
Early Childhood Learning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292757003186
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Learning Ctr earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Learning Ctr has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Savannah, MO.
School address
District: Savannah R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292757003186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Learning Ctr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Learning Ctr
Early Childhood Learning Ctr is a small combined-grade school in Savannah, Missouri, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 77% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Missouri schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
The surrounding Savannah R-Iii spends $9,097 per pupil, 30% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Savannah R-Iii also operates Savannah High (752 students) and Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students) alongside Early Childhood Learning 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 Learning Ctr compares
Early Childhood Learning Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 77% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,097
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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Early Childhood Learning Ctr is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah R-Iii, which includes Early Childhood Learning Ctr.
$9,097
Per student
-30%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnie Cline Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savannah Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amazonia Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Learning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Ctr
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Ctr?
Early Childhood Learning Ctr has 68 students enrolled. It is a public school in Savannah, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Ctr is 22.7:1, which is 77% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Learning Ctr?
30.6% of students at Early Childhood Learning Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Learning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Learning Ctr is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Savannah, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Learning Ctr?
Early Childhood Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Ctr rank among public schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Savannah, 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 Savannah on the city page.
Is Early Childhood Learning Ctr a good school?
Early Childhood Learning Ctr earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Savannah R-Iii?
Besides Early Childhood Learning Ctr, Savannah R-Iii also operates Savannah High (752 students), Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students), and Savannah Middle (488 students). See the Savannah R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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