Enrollment
342
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292358003349
Early Childhood — Chesterfield, MO
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Childhood reports 342 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 342 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Parkway C-2 spends $16,347 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 89.1% from local sources (property taxes), 4.2% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 342 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$16,347
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 342 Top 55% in Missouri — larger than 45% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 292358003349
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Asian 19.3%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 342:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkway C-2, which includes Early Childhood.
$16,347
Per student
+7%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 89.1%
State 4.2%
Federal 6.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood
How many students attend Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has 342 students enrolled. It is a other school in CHESTERFIELD, MO.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood is White at 59.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHESTERFIELD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.