Enrollment
151
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Excelsior Springs, MO
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291165003352
👥 S:T ratio 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Excelsior Springs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO.
School address
District: Excelsior Springs 40 · Missouri
NCES ID 291165003352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, enrolling 151 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.3% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Excelsior Springs 40 also operates Excelsior Springs High (764 students) and Excelsior Springs Middle (540 students) alongside Excelsior Springs Ear Chld 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 Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr compares
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Excelsior Springs 40, which includes Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr.
$11,950
Per student
-8%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 29.1%
Federal 15.0%
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 Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
How many students attend Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr?
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Excelsior Springs, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr?
41.3% of students at Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Excelsior Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr?
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr rank among public schools in Excelsior Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, 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 Excelsior Springs on the city page.
Is Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr a good school?
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Excelsior Springs 40?
Besides Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr, Excelsior Springs 40 also operates Excelsior Springs High (764 students), Excelsior Springs Middle (540 students), and Cornerstone Elementary (466 students). See the Excelsior Springs 40 district page for the complete list.
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