Enrollment
178
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292043003419
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr — Marshfield, MO
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield Early Learning Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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: Marshfield R-I · 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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+125% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshfield Early Learning Cntr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr reports 178 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 125% 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 82% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% below the Missouri average and 45% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marshfield R-I spends $12,636 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.5% from local sources (property taxes), 39.8% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Marshfield Early Learning Cntr 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 125% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 27% | — | — |
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
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% 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
29:1
students per teacher
— 125% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,636
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.
Overview
Enrollment 178 Top 27% in Missouri — larger than 73% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 29:1 +125% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.7% -38% vs state
NCES ID 292043003419
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield R-I, which includes Marshfield Early Learning Cntr.
$12,636
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 18.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Early Learning Cntr
How many students attend Marshfield Early Learning Cntr?
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr has 178 students enrolled. It is a other school in MARSHFIELD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Early Learning Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Early Learning Cntr is 29:1, which is 125% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield Early Learning Cntr?
28.7% of students at Marshfield Early Learning Cntr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield Early Learning Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield Early Learning Cntr is White at 89.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in MARSHFIELD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield Early Learning Cntr?
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: 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.