Enrollment
252
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fulton, MO
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Early Childhood Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291255003392
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Early Childhood Cntr ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Fulton, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton Early Childhood Cntr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton Early Childhood Cntr
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fulton, Missouri, enrolling 252 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 97% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 252 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 52/100).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fulton 58 also operates Fulton Sr. High (659 students) and Fulton Middle (513 students) alongside Fulton Early Childhood Cntr.
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 Fulton Early Childhood Cntr compares
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 97% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 97% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,801
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.
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
White 67.1%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Fulton Early Childhood Cntr is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton 58, which includes Fulton Early Childhood Cntr.
$10,801
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 31.7%
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 Fulton Early Childhood Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcintire Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bush Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartley Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Early Childhood Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fulton Early Childhood Cntr
How many students attend Fulton Early Childhood Cntr?
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fulton, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Early Childhood Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Early Childhood Cntr is 25.2:1, which is 97% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton Early Childhood Cntr?
52.0% of students at Fulton Early Childhood Cntr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Early Childhood Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Early Childhood Cntr is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Fulton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Early Childhood Cntr?
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Fulton Early Childhood Cntr rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Early Childhood Cntr ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Fulton, 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 Fulton on the city page.
Is Fulton Early Childhood Cntr a good school?
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri 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 Fulton 58?
Besides Fulton Early Childhood Cntr, Fulton 58 also operates Fulton Sr. High (659 students), Fulton Middle (513 students), and Mcintire Elem. (321 students). See the Fulton 58 district page for the complete list.
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