- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fair Play, MO
Little Stingers Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Little Stingers Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291173003338
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Stingers Preschool earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fair Play · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Stingers Preschool has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Stingers Preschool ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fair Play, MO.
School address
District: Fair Play R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291173003338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Little Stingers Preschool shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291173003338 · Fair Play, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 19:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Play Elem. (212 students)
Little Stingers Preschool shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Little Stingers Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Play Elem
Fair Play Elem.
212 students
- Fair Play High
Fair Play High
119 students
- This school 19
Little Stingers Preschool
19 students
What this shows Little Stingers Preschool reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Stingers Preschool compares
Little Stingers Preschool is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 84% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,960
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 89.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Little Stingers Preschool is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Fair Play R-Ii reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Stingers Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Play Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Play High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Stingers Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Stingers Preschool
How many students attend Little Stingers Preschool?
Little Stingers Preschool has 19 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fair Play, MO. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Stingers Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Stingers Preschool is 19:1, which is 48% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Stingers Preschool?
85.0% of students at Little Stingers Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Stingers Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Little Stingers Preschool is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Fair Play, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Stingers Preschool?
Little Stingers Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Stingers Preschool rank among public schools in Fair Play?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Stingers Preschool ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fair Play, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fair Play R-Ii?
Besides Little Stingers Preschool, Fair Play R-Ii also operates Fair Play Elem. (212 students) and Fair Play High (119 students). See the Fair Play R-Ii district page for the complete list.