Enrollment
101
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292607000945
New Trails Early Learning Ctr. — Raytown, MO
Federal NCES profile for New Trails Early Learning Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 73
🌟 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: Raytown C-2 · 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.8:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Trails Early Learning 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
New Trails Early Learning Ctr. reports 101 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Missouri average and 3% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Raytown C-2 spends $16,391 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.4% from local sources (property taxes), 31.4% from the state, and 16.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), 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 New Trails Early Learning 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 47% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 16% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 13% | — | — |
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
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
— 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Missouri — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,391
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 101 Top 13% in Missouri — larger than 87% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 6.8:1 -47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.4% +16% vs state
NCES ID 292607000945
Student demographics
African American 49.5%
White 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% 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 Raytown C-2, which includes New Trails Early Learning Ctr..
$16,391
Per student
+7%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 31.4%
Federal 16.3%
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
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about New Trails Early Learning Ctr.
How many students attend New Trails Early Learning Ctr.?
New Trails Early Learning Ctr. has 101 students enrolled. It is a other school in RAYTOWN, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Trails Early Learning Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at New Trails Early Learning Ctr. is 6.8:1, which is 47% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Trails Early Learning Ctr.?
53.4% of students at New Trails Early Learning Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Trails Early Learning Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at New Trails Early Learning Ctr. is African American at 49.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in RAYTOWN, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Trails Early Learning Ctr.?
New Trails Early Learning Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) 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.