Enrollment
238
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292892003334
St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr — St.Charles, MO
Federal NCES profile for St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 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: St. Charles R-Vi · 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St.Charles Early Childhood 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
St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr reports 238 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Missouri average and 56% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Charles R-Vi spends $21,383 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 81.0% from local sources (property taxes), 12.5% from the state, and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 St.Charles Early Childhood 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 37% | — | — |
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
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,383
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 238 Top 37% in Missouri — larger than 63% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.6% -51% vs state
NCES ID 292892003334
Student demographics
White 66.0%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 66.0% 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 St. Charles R-Vi, which includes St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr.
$21,383
Per student
+40%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 81.0%
State 12.5%
Federal 6.5%
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
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr?
St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr has 238 students enrolled. It is a other school in ST.CHARLES, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr?
22.6% of students at St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr is White at 66.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in ST.CHARLES, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr?
St.Charles Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) 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.