Enrollment
132
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291314003431
High Grove Early Childhood — Grandview, MO
Federal NCES profile for High Grove Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
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: Grandview C-4 · 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Grove Early Childhood 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
High Grove Early Childhood reports 132 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% above the Missouri average and 39% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grandview C-4 spends $17,524 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.9% from local sources (property taxes), 22.1% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 1 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 High Grove Early Childhood 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 56% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 19% | — | — |
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
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Missouri — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,524
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 132 Top 19% in Missouri — larger than 81% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.9% +56% vs state
NCES ID 291314003431
Student demographics
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White 15.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 39.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview C-4, which includes High Grove Early Childhood.
$17,524
Per student
+15%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Frequently asked questions about High Grove Early Childhood
How many students attend High Grove Early Childhood?
High Grove Early Childhood has 132 students enrolled. It is a other school in GRANDVIEW, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Grove Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at High Grove Early Childhood is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 35% 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 High Grove Early Childhood?
71.9% of students at High Grove Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Grove Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at High Grove Early Childhood is African American at 39.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in GRANDVIEW, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Grove Early Childhood?
High Grove Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 1 factor: 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.