- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, MO
Kearney Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Kearney Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291645003329
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearney Early Education Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearney Early Education Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Early Education Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kearney, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kearney Early Education Center held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 291645003329 · Kearney, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 7.3:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High (814 students)
Kearney Early Education Center held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kearney Early Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High
Kearney High
814 students
- Kearney Middle
Kearney Middle
591 students
- Kearney Jr. Hi
Kearney Jr. High
510 students
- Dogwood Elem.
Dogwood Elem.
463 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elem.
455 students
- This school 44
Kearney Early Education Center
44 students
What this shows Kearney Early Education Center reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearney Early Education Center compares
Kearney Early Education Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 43% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 7% in Missouri - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,505
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.
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 81.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Kearney Early Education Center is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Kearney R-I reports $12,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearney Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearney Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearney Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearney Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kearney Early Education Center
How many students attend Kearney Early Education Center?
Kearney Early Education Center has 44 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, MO. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney Early Education Center is 7.3:1, which is 43% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 54% 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 Kearney Early Education Center?
16.0% of students at Kearney Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearney Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Kearney Early Education Center is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Kearney, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearney Early Education Center?
Kearney Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Kearney Early Education Center rank among schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Early Education Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kearney, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney R-I?
Besides Kearney Early Education Center, Kearney R-I also operates Kearney High (814 students), Kearney Middle (591 students), and Kearney Jr. High (510 students). See the Kearney R-I district page for the complete list.