- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erlanger, KY
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210174002498
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Erlanger · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 40
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Erlanger, KY.
School address
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210174002498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Early Learning Center grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+32.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210174002498 · Erlanger, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 28.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lloyd High School (711 students)
Early Learning Center grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+32.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lloyd High Sch
Lloyd High School
711 students
- Tichenor Middl
Tichenor Middle School
505 students
- Howell Element
Howell Elementary School
299 students
- Lindeman Eleme
Lindeman Elementary School
287 students
- Miles Elementa 278
Miles Elementary School
278 students
- This school 40
Early Learning Center
40 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 53% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$14,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 57.5%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Erlanger-Elsmere Independent reports $14,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Tichenor Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Howell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Lindeman Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miles Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Erlanger
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 40 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erlanger, KY. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), up 8.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
28.0% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Erlanger, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Learning Center rank among schools in Erlanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Erlanger, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erlanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent?
Besides Early Learning Center, Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students), Tichenor Middle School (505 students), and Howell Elementary School (299 students). See the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent district page for the complete list.