Enrollment
304
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291677003031
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. — Kirkwood, MO
Federal NCES profile for Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 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: Kirkwood R-Vii · 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.1:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+234% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. reports 304 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 43.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 234% 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 171% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 1.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 96% below the Missouri average and 97% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kirkwood R-Vii spends $16,163 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 91.0% from local sources (property taxes), 6.0% from the state, and 3.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Kirkwood 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 | 43.1:1 | ▲ 234% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 96% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 48% | — | — |
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
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 96% 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
43.1:1
students per teacher
— 234% above state mean
Top 100% in Missouri — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,163
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 304 Top 48% in Missouri — larger than 52% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 43.1:1 +234% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 1.7% -96% vs state
NCES ID 291677003031
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.
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 Kirkwood R-Vii, which includes Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr..
$16,163
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 91.0%
State 6.0%
Federal 3.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in KIRKWOOD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. is 43.1:1, which is 234% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 171% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (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.