- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292886002905
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes smaller than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr ranks #3 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886002905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+36.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 292886002905 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 6.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (+36.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kickapoo High
Kickapoo High
1,923 students
- Central High
Central High
1,428 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
1,357 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High
1,182 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,065 students
- This school 155
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
155 students
What this shows Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr compares
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is a growing 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 52% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in Missouri - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,461
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is 6.2:1, which is 52% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 61% 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 Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
54.1% of students at Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr ranks #3 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr, Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Glendale High (1,357 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.