Enrollment
132
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grandview, MO
High Grove Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for High Grove Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291314003431
👥 S:T ratio 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Grove Early Childhood earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
High Grove Early Childhood has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Grove Early Childhood ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Grandview, MO.
School address
District: Grandview C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 291314003431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-20% 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
What stands out at High Grove Early Childhood
High Grove Early Childhood is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grandview, Missouri, enrolling 132 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students) and Martin City Elem. (638 students) alongside High Grove Early Childhood.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How High Grove Early Childhood compares
High Grove Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, High Grove Early Childhood is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview C-4, which includes High Grove Early Childhood.
$14,732
Per student
+14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How High Grove Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin City Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conn-West Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowmere Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Grove Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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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 public 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 10.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 35% 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 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% of enrollment, in Grandview, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Grove Early Childhood?
High Grove Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 High Grove Early Childhood rank among public schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, High Grove Early Childhood ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Grandview, 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 Grandview on the city page.
Is High Grove Early Childhood a good school?
High Grove Early Childhood earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grandview C-4?
Besides High Grove Early Childhood, Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students), Martin City Elem. (638 students), and Grandview Middle (471 students). See the Grandview C-4 district page for the complete list.
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