- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 291255003392 · Fulton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 25.2:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Sr. High (659 students)
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Sr. Hig
Fulton Sr. High
659 students
- Fulton Middle
Fulton Middle
513 students
- Mcintire Elem.
Mcintire Elem.
321 students
- Bush Elem.
Bush Elem.
312 students
- This school 252
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr
252 students
- Bartley Elem. 224
Bartley Elem.
224 students
What this shows Fulton Early Childhood Cntr reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Early Childhood Cntr compares
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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
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
District finance for Fulton 58 reports $11,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 5.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.