Enrollment
101
Elementary
DISTRICT 241 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MT. VERNON R-V·NCES 292160003396
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
407 E BLAZE RD, MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712 · (417) 316-7055 · Lawrence County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL101 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
47 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 101 | 100% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
EARLY LEARNING CENTER→MOUNT VERNON ELEM.→MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATE→MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE→MOUNT VERNON HIGH
Based on grade levels within MT. VERNON R-V. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where EARLY LEARNING CENTER ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 101 | #1,169 of 1,294 | #10 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.5% | #710 of 1,165 | #9 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 101 | 7.3 | 13.9:1 | 47% (47) |
| 2023-24 | 84 | 7.2 | 11.7:1 | 43% (36) |
| 2022-23 | 85 | 7.2 | 11.7:1 | 48% (41) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EARLY LEARNING CENTER.
About EARLY LEARNING CENTER
EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a small elementary school with its address in MOUNT VERNON, Missouri. Classes run from pre-K, and the school has 101 students. The average for elementary schools in Missouri is about 315 students, so this school is 68% smaller than average.
MT. VERNON R-V (5 schools, 1,542 students) runs EARLY LEARNING CENTER.
EARLY LEARNING CENTER enrolls a student body that is 86% White. It is also 8% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. For comparison, Lawrence County is about 88% White. EARLY LEARNING CENTER has a diversity index of 25%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its 7.3 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 13.9:1. That ratio is over the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 47%. That rate is below the 55% average among public schools in Lawrence County.
Across Lawrence County, median household income is about $61,215, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. The public schools of Lawrence County number 24 and enroll about 7,271.
The closest other public school is MOUNT VERNON ELEM., less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 5 other public schools within five miles.
NCES describes the area around EARLY LEARNING CENTER as Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for EARLY LEARNING CENTER covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lawrence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
38,593
Census ACS
Median income
$61,215
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
7,271 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MT. VERNON R-V
- MOUNT VERNON HIGHHigh · 474 students
- MOUNT VERNON MIDDLEMiddle · 345 students
- MOUNT VERNON ELEM.Elementary · 319 students
- MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 303 students
Other schools in MOUNT VERNON
- MOUNT VERNON HIGHHigh · 474 students
- MOUNT VERNON MIDDLEMiddle · 345 students
- MOUNT VERNON ELEM.Elementary · 319 students
- MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 303 students
Nearby schools
- MOUNT VERNON ELEM.0.1 mi · 319
- MOUNT VERNON MIDDLE0.4 mi · 345
- MOUNT VERNON HIGH1.3 mi · 474
- MOUNT VERNON INTERMEDIATE1.3 mi · 303
- MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR.1.4 mi · 26
- CENTRAL ELEM.8.3 mi · 310
Frequently asked questions
About EARLY LEARNING CENTERHow many students attend EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
EARLY LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 101 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does EARLY LEARNING CENTER serve?
EARLY LEARNING CENTER serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
Approximately 13.9:1 students per teacher at EARLY LEARNING CENTER.
What is the student diversity at EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
Student demographics at EARLY LEARNING CENTER are roughly 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
What district is EARLY LEARNING CENTER in?
EARLY LEARNING CENTER is part of MT. VERNON R-V.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.