Enrollment
294
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 293144003332
Williams Early Childhood Ctr — Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Federal NCES profile for Williams Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 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: Waynesville 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams 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
Williams Early Childhood Ctr reports 294 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% 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 16% higher, 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 Waynesville R-Vi spends $14,280 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.7% from local sources (property taxes), 37.0% from the state, and 41.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Williams 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 46% | — | — |
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 43% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,280
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 294 Top 46% in Missouri — larger than 54% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.6% -51% vs state
NCES ID 293144003332
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 10.2%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.3% 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 Waynesville R-Vi, which includes Williams Early Childhood Ctr.
$14,280
Per student
-6%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 37.0%
Federal 41.2%
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
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Williams Early Childhood Ctr?
Williams Early Childhood Ctr has 294 students enrolled. It is a other school in FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Early Childhood Ctr is 18.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Early Childhood Ctr?
22.6% of students at Williams Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Williams Early Childhood Ctr is White at 48.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Early Childhood Ctr?
Williams Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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.