- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291677003031
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677003031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291677003031 · Kirkwood, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 43.4:1 · 1.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students)
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirkwood Sr. H
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- North Kirkwood
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- Nipher Middle 660
Nipher Middle
660 students
- Westchester El 572
Westchester Elem.
572 students
- North Glendale 571
North Glendale Elem.
571 students
- This school 304
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
304 students
What this shows Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. compares
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. 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 | 43.4:1 | ▲ 239% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 96% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
43.4:1
students per teacher
- 239% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Kirkwood R-Vii reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Kirkwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nipher Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westchester Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Glendale Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
How many students attend Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirkwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is 43.4:1, which is 239% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 176% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
1.7% of students at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. rank among public schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Kirkwood R-Vii?
Besides Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr., Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), North Kirkwood Middle (697 students), and Nipher Middle (660 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.