- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Charles, MO
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292316003290
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in St. Charles · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St. Charles, MO.
School address
District: Orchard Farm R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292316003290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Early Learning Center held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292316003290 · St. Charles, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 16.4:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Orchard Farm High School (698 students)
Early Learning Center held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 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
- Orchard Farm H
Orchard Farm High School
698 students
- Orchard Farm E
Orchard Farm Elementary
557 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary
394 students
- Orchard Farm M
Orchard Farm Middle School
362 students
- This school 230
Early Learning Center
230 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 230 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 57% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,944
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 75.7%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Orchard Farm R-V reports $13,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Farm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Farm Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Farm Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- 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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 16.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
19.6% 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 75.7% of enrollment, in St. Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Learning Center rank among public schools in St. Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St. Charles, 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 St. Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Orchard Farm R-V?
Besides Early Learning Center, Orchard Farm R-V also operates Orchard Farm High School (698 students), Orchard Farm Elementary (557 students), and Discovery Elementary (394 students). See the Orchard Farm R-V district page for the complete list.