- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herculaneum, MO
Taylor Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291425003326
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Early Childhood earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Herculaneum · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Early Childhood has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Early Childhood ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Herculaneum, MO.
School address
District: Dunklin R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291425003326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Taylor Early Childhood grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 291425003326 · Herculaneum, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 10.6:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pevely Elem. (714 students)
Taylor Early Childhood grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Taylor Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pevely Elem.
Pevely Elem.
714 students
- Herculaneum Hi
Herculaneum High
466 students
- Senn-Thomas Mi
Senn-Thomas Middle
347 students
- This school 170
Taylor Early Childhood
170 students
What this shows Taylor Early Childhood reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Early Childhood compares
Taylor Early Childhood 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Taylor Early Childhood is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Dunklin R-V reports $13,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevely Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herculaneum High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Senn-Thomas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Early Childhood
How many students attend Taylor Early Childhood?
Taylor Early Childhood has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herculaneum, MO. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Early Childhood is 10.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% 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 Taylor Early Childhood?
61.5% of students at Taylor Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Early Childhood is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Herculaneum, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Early Childhood?
Taylor Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Taylor Early Childhood rank among public schools in Herculaneum?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Early Childhood ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Herculaneum, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dunklin R-V?
Besides Taylor Early Childhood, Dunklin R-V also operates Pevely Elem. (714 students), Herculaneum High (466 students), and Senn-Thomas Middle (347 students). See the Dunklin R-V district page for the complete list.