- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Storm Lake, IA
East Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for East Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192739001597
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Early Childhood Ctr earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Storm Lake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Early Childhood Ctr ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, IA.
School address
District: Storm Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192739001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
East Early Childhood Ctr grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 192739001597 · Storm Lake, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 17.4:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Storm Lake High School (851 students)
East Early Childhood Ctr grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Early Childhood Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Storm Lake Hig
Storm Lake High School
851 students
- Storm Lake Ele
Storm Lake Elementary
822 students
- Storm Lake Mid
Storm Lake Middle School
651 students
- Storm Lake Ear
Storm Lake Early Elementary School
437 students
- This school 122
East Early Childhood Ctr
122 students
- St Lake/Ia Cnt 50
St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs
50 students
What this shows East Early Childhood Ctr reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Early Childhood Ctr compares
East Early Childhood Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
White 20.5%
Asian 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.8%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, East Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Storm Lake Comm School District reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Early Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 3/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend East Early Childhood Ctr?
East Early Childhood Ctr has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Storm Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at East Early Childhood Ctr is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Early Childhood Ctr?
46.5% of students at East Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at East Early Childhood Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Storm Lake, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Early Childhood Ctr?
East Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Early Childhood Ctr rank among public schools in Storm Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, East Early Childhood Ctr ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Storm Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Storm Lake Comm School District?
Besides East Early Childhood Ctr, Storm Lake Comm School District also operates Storm Lake High School (851 students), Storm Lake Elementary (822 students), and Storm Lake Middle School (651 students). See the Storm Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.