Enrollment
194
Elementary
DISTRICT 402 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NIXA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 292253003132
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
301 South Main Street, Nixa, MO 65714 · (417) 724-6300 · Christian County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL194 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
32.1:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
47 students
DISTRICT 28% · 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 | 194 | 100% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · 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
Schools most like EARLY LEARNING CENTER
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY LEARNING CENTER this school | 194 | 24.2% | N/A |
| KEARNEY ELEM. KEARNEY | 223 | 32.3% | 43.6% |
| NORTH SHELBY ELEM. SHELBYVILLE | 167 | 25.7% | 55.9% |
| BOWLES ELEM. FENTON | 266 | 19.9% | 53.0% |
| PLEASANT HILL ELEM. PLEASANT HILL | 306 | 21.2% | 45.0% |
| Festus Early Childhood Center FESTUS | 141 | 23.4% | N/A |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EARLY LEARNING CENTER ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Christian County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 194 | #963 of 1,294 | #15 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 24.2% | #992 of 1,165 | #15 of 16 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
194
+35 (+22%) vs 2020
+15% since 2010-11, when it was 168
Student : Teacher
32.1:1
was 26.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 194 | 6 | 32.1:1 | 24% (47) |
| 2023-24 | 100 | 7.1 | 14.1:1 | 26% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 177 | 6.2 | 28.8:1 | 22% (39) |
| 2020-21 | 159 | 6 | 26.5:1 | 31% (49) |
| 2017-18 | 179 | 6.1 | 29.4:1 | 26% (47) |
| 2015-16 | 176 | 6 | 29.3:1 | 26% (45) |
| 2010-11 | 168 | 10 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EARLY LEARNING CENTER.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (179 to 194); teachers down 1% (6.1 to 6).
About EARLY LEARNING CENTER
EARLY LEARNING CENTER is an elementary school with a street address in Nixa, Missouri. It teaches 194 students in pre-K. That is 38% below the average of about 315 students for elementary schools in Missouri.
EARLY LEARNING CENTER is part of a district of 11 schools: Nixa Public Schools, with 6,792 students.
By race and ethnicity, EARLY LEARNING CENTER is 83% White. Enrollment also includes 9% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. The school's White share is 8 points below the 91% share among Christian County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 30%.
The school lists 6 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 32.1:1. The average for elementary schools in Missouri, 12.4:1, is lower. A total of 47 students, or 24%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 33% average for public schools in Christian County, the school's rate is lower.
The school's county is Christian County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $83,437 a year, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Christian County number 33, with about 16,175 students.
Of the public schools around it, EARLY LEARNING CENTER is closest to EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
EARLY LEARNING CENTER is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
Enrollment increased by 22% across 4 years, from 159 in 2020-21 to 194 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 26.5:1 to 32.1:1 over the same years.
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Christian County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
92,915
Census ACS
Median income
$83,437
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
16,175 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Nixa Public Schools
- NIXA HIGHHigh · 2,041 students
- NIXA JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 1,033 students
- HIGH POINTE ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
- CENTURY ELEM.Elementary · 592 students
- SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddle · 507 students
- JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVERElementary · 493 students
Other schools in Nixa
- NIXA HIGHHigh · 2,041 students
- NIXA JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 1,033 students
- HIGH POINTE ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
- CENTURY ELEM.Elementary · 592 students
- SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddle · 507 students
- JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVERElementary · 493 students
Other Early Learning Center schools
23 other US public schools in 11 states are named Early Learning Center. EARLY LEARNING CENTER is the 11th largest of the 24.
- Early Learning CenterSt. Charles, MO · 230 students
- Early Learning CenterWashington, MO · 116 students
- EARLY LEARNING CENTERMOUNT VERNON, MO · 101 students
- Early Learning CenterIndianapolis, IN · 1,313 students
- Early Learning CenterSpringfield, IL · 549 students
Nearby schools
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER0.0 mi · 88
- JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER0.6 mi · 493
- NIXA JUNIOR HIGH0.8 mi · 1,033
- ESPY ELEM.1.1 mi · 371
- CENTURY ELEM.1.1 mi · 592
- MATHEWS ELEM.1.3 mi · 457
Frequently asked questions
About EARLY LEARNING CENTERWhat is the total enrollment at EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
EARLY LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 194 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 32.1:1 students per teacher at EARLY LEARNING CENTER.
How diverse is EARLY LEARNING CENTER?
EARLY LEARNING CENTER reports a student body of 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is EARLY LEARNING CENTER in?
EARLY LEARNING CENTER is part of Nixa Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.