- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grain Valley, MO
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291308003169
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Grain Valley · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr has class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Grain Valley, MO.
School address
District: Grain Valley R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291308003169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291308003169 · Grain Valley, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 8.3:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grain Valley High (1,482 students)
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grain Valley H
Grain Valley High
1,482 students
- Prairie Branch 567
Prairie Branch Elem.
567 students
- Grain Valley N 527
Grain Valley North Middle Schl
527 students
- Grain Valley S 516
Grain Valley South Middle Schl
516 students
- Sni-a-Bar Elem 475
Sni-a-Bar Elem.
475 students
- This school 83
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr
83 students
What this shows Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr compares
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,206
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 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Grain Valley R-V reports $11,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Branch Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grain Valley North Middle Schl | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grain Valley South Middle Schl | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sni-a-Bar Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr
How many students attend Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr?
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr has 83 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grain Valley, MO. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr is 8.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr?
0.0% of students at Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Grain Valley, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr?
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr rank among public schools in Grain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Grain Valley, 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 Grain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Grain Valley R-V?
Besides Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr, Grain Valley R-V also operates Grain Valley High (1,482 students), Prairie Branch Elem. (567 students), and Grain Valley North Middle Schl (527 students). See the Grain Valley R-V district page for the complete list.