- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazelwood, MO
West Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for West Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291383003204
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Early Childhood Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Hazelwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 6 schools in Hazelwood, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
West Early Childhood Center shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 291383003204 · Hazelwood, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 7.6:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
West Early Childhood Center shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 68
West Early Childhood Center
68 students
What this shows West Early Childhood Center reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Early Childhood Center compares
West Early Childhood Center 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 6% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,977
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, West Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~68 students)
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 public school in Hazelwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Early Childhood Center is 7.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 52% 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 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% of enrollment, in Hazelwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 West Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Hazelwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 6 schools in Hazelwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazelwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides West Early Childhood Center, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.