- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Louis, MO
Ladue Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Ladue Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291782003279
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladue Early Childhood Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ladue Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ladue Early Childhood Center held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 291782003279 · St. Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 2.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students)
Ladue Early Childhood Center held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ladue Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladue Horton W
Ladue Horton Watkins High
1,395 students
- Ladue Middle
Ladue Middle
1,053 students
- Reed Elementar 410
Reed Elementary
410 students
- Conway Element 392
Conway Elementary
392 students
- Old Bonhomme E 379
Old Bonhomme Elementary
379 students
- This school 262
Ladue Early Childhood Center
262 students
What this shows Ladue Early Childhood Center reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladue Early Childhood Center compares
Ladue Early Childhood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 94% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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.
Funding equity
$15,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat 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.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Ladue Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Ladue reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladue Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladue Horton Watkins High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ladue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Reed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Conway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Old Bonhomme Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ladue Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in St. Louis
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ladue Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Ladue Early Childhood Center?
Ladue Early Childhood Center has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ladue Early Childhood Center?
2.6% of students at Ladue Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladue Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Ladue Early Childhood Center is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladue Early Childhood Center?
Ladue Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Ladue Early Childhood Center rank among schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladue Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in St. Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ladue?
Besides Ladue Early Childhood Center, Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students), Ladue Middle (1,053 students), and Reed Elementary (410 students). See the Ladue district page for the complete list.