Enrollment
68
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291383003204
West Early Childhood Center — Hazelwood, MO
Federal NCES profile for West Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 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
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Early Childhood Center 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
West Early Childhood Center reports 68 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 43.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Missouri average and 16% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hazelwood spends $13,951 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.7% from local sources (property taxes), 20.8% from the state, and 26.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), 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 West Early Childhood Center 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 6% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 9% | — | — |
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
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Missouri — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,951
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
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.
Overview
Enrollment 68 Top 9% in Missouri — larger than 91% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 43.5% -6% vs state
NCES ID 291383003204
Student demographics
African American 67.6%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.6% 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 Hazelwood, which includes West Early Childhood Center.
$13,951
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 20.8%
Federal 26.5%
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
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about West Early Childhood Center
How many students attend West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has 68 students enrolled. It is a other school in HAZELWOOD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Early Childhood Center is 10.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Early Childhood Center?
43.5% of students at West Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at West Early Childhood Center is African American at 67.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in HAZELWOOD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) 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.