- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292664003300
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #63 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr ranks #63 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292664003300 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 21.3:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students)
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ritenour Sr. H
Ritenour Sr. High
2,041 students
- Ritenour Middl 737
Ritenour Middle
737 students
- Hoech Middle 664
Hoech Middle
664 students
- Marvin Elem. 561
Marvin Elem.
561 students
- Wyland Elem. 545
Wyland Elem.
545 students
- This school 149
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr
149 students
What this shows Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr compares
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 66% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat 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.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
White 20.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Ritenour reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritenour Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ritenour Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoech Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marvin Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyland Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr?
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr is 21.3:1, which is 66% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr?
23.4% of students at Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr?
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr ranks #63 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ritenour?
Besides Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr, Ritenour also operates Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students), Ritenour Middle (737 students), and Hoech Middle (664 students). See the Ritenour district page for the complete list.