- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lee's Summit, MO
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291830002612
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830002612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 291830002612 · Lee's Summit, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.4:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students)
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee's Summit W
Lee's Summit West High
1,999 students
- Lee's Summit S
Lee's Summit Sr. High
1,989 students
- Lee's Summit N
Lee's Summit North High
1,940 students
- East Trails Mi
East Trails Middle School
1,051 students
- Bernard C. Cam
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
1,043 students
- This school 331
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.
331 students
What this shows Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. compares
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,841
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lee's Summit R-Vii reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~331 students)
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 public school in Lee's Summit, MO. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 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% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.?
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. rank among schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lee's Summit, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lee's Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr., Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.