Enrollment
178
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshfield, MO
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield Early Learning Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292043003419
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Early Learning Cntr ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, MO.
School address
District: Marshfield R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292043003419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+132% 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
What stands out at Marshfield Early Learning Cntr
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshfield, Missouri, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 132% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #288, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
The surrounding Marshfield R-I spends $9,922 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshfield R-I also operates Marshfield High (865 students) and Marshfield Jr. High (659 students) alongside Marshfield Early Learning Cntr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marshfield Early Learning Cntr compares
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.7:1 | ▲ 132% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 132% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Marshfield Early Learning Cntr is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield R-I, which includes Marshfield Early Learning Cntr.
$9,922
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Marshfield Early Learning Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shook Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin P. Hubble Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield Early Learning Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.7:1)
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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 public 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 29.7:1, which is 132% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Marshfield Early Learning Cntr rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Early Learning Cntr ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshfield on the city page.
Is Marshfield Early Learning Cntr a good school?
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marshfield R-I?
Besides Marshfield Early Learning Cntr, Marshfield R-I also operates Marshfield High (865 students), Marshfield Jr. High (659 students), and Shook Elem. (468 students). See the Marshfield R-I district page for the complete list.
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