- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warrenton, MO
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293105003355
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Warrenton, MO.
School address
District: Warren Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 293105003355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Early Learning Center shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 293105003355 · Warrenton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 7.6:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Warrenton High (974 students)
Early Learning Center shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 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
- Warrenton High
Warrenton High
974 students
- Black Hawk Mid
Black Hawk Middle
696 students
- Warrior Ridge
Warrior Ridge Elem.
497 students
- Rebecca Boone
Rebecca Boone Elem.
424 students
- Daniel Boone E 329
Daniel Boone Elem.
329 students
- This school 61
Early Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,362
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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Early Learning Center is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Warren Co. R-Iii reports $11,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warrior Ridge Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rebecca Boone Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Boone Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 61 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warrenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 7.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
51.7% 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 83.6% of enrollment, in Warrenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Warrenton, 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 Warrenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren Co. R-Iii?
Besides Early Learning Center, Warren Co. R-Iii also operates Warrenton High (974 students), Black Hawk Middle (696 students), and Warrior Ridge Elem. (497 students). See the Warren Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.