Enrollment
211
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 293045003347
Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr — Troy, MO
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 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: Troy R-Iii · 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr reports 211 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% 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 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% below the Missouri average and 66% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Troy R-Iii spends $12,472 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.2% from local sources (property taxes), 36.1% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lincoln Co 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 62% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 32% | — | — |
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
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,472
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 211 Top 32% in Missouri — larger than 68% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 17.5% -62% vs state
NCES ID 293045003347
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.8% 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 Troy R-Iii, which includes Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr.
$12,472
Per student
-18%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 36.1%
Federal 15.7%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr?
Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr has 211 students enrolled. It is a other school in TROY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr is 16.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr?
17.5% of students at Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr is White at 94.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in TROY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr?
Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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.