- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mexico, MO
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mcmillan Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292081001134
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcmillan Early Learning Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcmillan Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmillan Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mexico, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Mcmillan Early Learning Center shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 292081001134 · Mexico, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico High (734 students)
Mcmillan Early Learning Center shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mcmillan Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexico High
Mexico High
734 students
- Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle
461 students
- Hawthorne Elem
Hawthorne Elem.
442 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem.
418 students
- This school
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
319 students
What this shows Mcmillan Early Learning Center reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcmillan Early Learning Center compares
Mcmillan Early Learning Center 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,582
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Mcmillan Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Mexico 59 reports $11,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcmillan Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mexico Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcmillan Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcmillan Early Learning Center
How many students attend Mcmillan Early Learning Center?
Mcmillan Early Learning Center has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mexico, MO. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcmillan Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcmillan Early Learning Center is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcmillan Early Learning Center?
100.0% of students at Mcmillan Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcmillan Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mcmillan Early Learning Center is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Mexico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcmillan Early Learning Center?
Mcmillan Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcmillan Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmillan Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mexico, 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 Mexico on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexico 59?
Besides Mcmillan Early Learning Center, Mexico 59 also operates Mexico High (734 students), Mexico Middle (461 students), and Hawthorne Elem. (442 students). See the Mexico 59 district page for the complete list.