Enrollment
311
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292067002996
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. — St Louis, MO
Federal NCES profile for John Cary Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 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: Mehlville R-Ix · 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. reports 311 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% below the Missouri average and 76% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mehlville R-Ix spends $12,288 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.7% from local sources (property taxes), 15.9% from the state, and 9.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 John Cary Early Childhood 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 49% | — | — |
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
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Missouri — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,288
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 311 Top 49% in Missouri — larger than 51% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.5% -73% vs state
NCES ID 292067002996
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 6.1%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 74.9% 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 Mehlville R-Ix, which includes John Cary Early Childhood Ctr..
$12,288
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 15.9%
Federal 9.4%
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
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. has 311 students enrolled. It is a other school in ST LOUIS, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is 12.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 21% 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 John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
12.5% of students at John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. is White at 74.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ST LOUIS, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.?
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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.