Enrollment
122
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Early Childhood Ctr compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Early Childhood Ctr
East Early Childhood Ctr is a small combined-grade school in Storm Lake, Iowa, enrolling 122 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Iowa schools and 18% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 122 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Storm Lake Comm School District also operates Storm Lake High School (851 students) and Storm Lake Elementary (822 students) alongside East Early Childhood Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Early Childhood Ctr compares
East Early Childhood Ctr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Storm Lake Comm School District, which includes East Early Childhood Ctr.
$12,490
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 57.8%
Federal 14.1%
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.
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
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Early Childhood Ctr a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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