Enrollment
233
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ozark, MO
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292343003333
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Ozark, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ozark, Missouri, enrolling 233 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 233 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #37, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ozark R-Vi spends $9,966 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students) and Ozark Jr. High (943 students) alongside Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr.
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 Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr compares
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Missouri - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,966
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.
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
- 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 82.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ozark R-Vi, which includes Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr.
$9,966
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 35.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr
How many students attend Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ozark, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr is 11.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
33.3% of students at Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Ozark, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark on the city page.
Is Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr a good school?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Ozark R-Vi?
Besides Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr, Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students), Ozark Jr. High (943 students), and Ozark Middle School (876 students). See the Ozark R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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