Enrollment
151
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291165003352
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr — Excelsior Springs, MO
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 44
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: Excelsior Springs 40 · 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
14.1:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+9% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr reports 151 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% below the Missouri average and 20% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Excelsior Springs 40 spends $18,166 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.9% from local sources (property taxes), 29.1% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 22% | — | — |
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
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,166
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.
Overview
Enrollment 151 Top 22% in Missouri — larger than 78% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.3% -10% vs state
NCES ID 291165003352
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Excelsior Springs 40, which includes Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr.
$18,166
Per student
+19%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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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 other 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 14.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 44/100 (D) based on 1 factor: 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.