- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, MO
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292160003396
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 101
- students enrolled
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mt. Vernon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292160003396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Early Learning Center held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 292160003396 · Mount Vernon, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 14.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Vernon High (474 students)
Early Learning Center held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Vernon Hig
Mt. Vernon High
474 students
- Mt. Vernon Mid
Mt. Vernon Middle
345 students
- Mt. Vernon Ele
Mt. Vernon Elem.
319 students
- Mt. Vernon Int
Mt. Vernon Intermediate
303 students
- This school 101
Early Learning Center
101 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,584
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.
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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Vernon R-V reports $10,584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 101 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
37.6% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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.
What other schools are in Mt. Vernon R-V?
Besides Early Learning Center, Mt. Vernon R-V also operates Mt. Vernon High (474 students), Mt. Vernon Middle (345 students), and Mt. Vernon Elem. (319 students). See the Mt. Vernon R-V district page for the complete list.