- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, MO
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293111002833
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Washington, MO.
School address
District: Washington · Missouri
NCES ID 293111002833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Early Learning Center shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 293111002833 · Washington, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 10.5:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,263 students)
Early Learning Center shrank from 123 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.5 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
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,263 students
- Washington Mid 505
Washington Middle
505 students
- South Point El 425
South Point Elementary
425 students
- Washington Wes 399
Washington West Elementary
399 students
- Clearview Elem 295
Clearview Elementary
295 students
- This school 116
Early Learning Center
116 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 116 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 54% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,537
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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington reports $13,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington West Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearview Elementary | Larger | Similar 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
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% 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?
21.1% 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 88.8% of enrollment, in Washington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides Early Learning Center, Washington also operates Washington High School (1,263 students), Washington Middle (505 students), and South Point Elementary (425 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.