Enrollment
116
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 293111002833
Early Learning Center — Washington, MO
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washington · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Center compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Learning Center reports 116 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% below the Missouri average and 59% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washington spends $16,856 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.1% from local sources (property taxes), 13.6% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 54% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Missouri — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,856
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
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.
Overview
Enrollment 116 Top 16% in Missouri — larger than 84% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.1% -54% vs state
NCES ID 293111002833
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington, which includes Early Learning Center.
$16,856
Per student
+11%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.1%
State 13.6%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 116 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.