Enrollment
230
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292289003192
House Springs Early Child Ctr — House Springs, MO
Federal NCES profile for House Springs Early Child Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 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: Northwest R-I · 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How House Springs Early Child 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
House Springs Early Child Ctr reports 230 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% below the Missouri average and 36% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northwest R-I spends $11,967 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.5% from local sources (property taxes), 30.7% from the state, and 20.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 House Springs Early Child 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 35% | — | — |
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
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Missouri — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,967
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 230 Top 35% in Missouri — larger than 65% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.2% -28% vs state
NCES ID 292289003192
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% 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 Northwest R-I, which includes House Springs Early Child Ctr.
$11,967
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 30.7%
Federal 20.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about House Springs Early Child Ctr
How many students attend House Springs Early Child Ctr?
House Springs Early Child Ctr has 230 students enrolled. It is a other school in HOUSE SPRINGS, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at House Springs Early Child Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at House Springs Early Child Ctr is 13.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at House Springs Early Child Ctr?
33.2% of students at House Springs Early Child Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of House Springs Early Child Ctr?
The largest demographic group at House Springs Early Child Ctr is White at 89.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOUSE SPRINGS, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for House Springs Early Child Ctr?
House Springs Early Child Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) 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.