Enrollment
331
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291830002612
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. — Lee'S Summit, MO
Federal NCES profile for Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Lee'S Summit R-Vii · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great Beginnings Early Ed 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
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. reports 331 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% below the Missouri average and 53% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lee'S Summit R-Vii spends $20,401 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.5% from local sources (property taxes), 26.8% from the state, and 7.7% 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 2 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 Great Beginnings Early Ed 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 53% | — | — |
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
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Missouri — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,401
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 331 Top 53% in Missouri — larger than 47% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.4% -47% vs state
NCES ID 291830002612
Student demographics
White 57.1%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee'S Summit R-Vii, which includes Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr..
$20,401
Per student
+34%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.8%
Federal 7.7%
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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- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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Frequently asked questions about Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.
How many students attend Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.?
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. has 331 students enrolled. It is a other school in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. is 10.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.?
24.4% of students at Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. is White at 57.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.?
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 2 factors: 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.