At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Center for Early Lrning-North: 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
7.6:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.87
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Center for Early Lrning-North
Center for Early Lrning-North is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Columbia. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Columbia 93. NCES reports 458 students for 2024–25.
Among 186 combined / other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.6:1, below the Missouri median of 10:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.3%) and Black (29.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Center for Early Lrning-North
- 1How do the reported 7.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.3%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black29.5%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbia 93
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
Other · Grades 01–12
24 reported students
Blue Ridge Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
Cedar Ridge Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
Alpha Hart Lewis
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Fairview Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Russell Blvd. Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
500 reported students
Public schools near Center for Early Lrning-North
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John B. Lange Middle Middle · Columbia 93 | 06–08 | 510 | under 0.1 mi |
| Derby Ridge Elem. Elementary · Columbia 93 | PK–05 | 323 | 0.6 mi |
| Oakland Middle School Middle · Columbia 93 | 06–08 | 589 | 0.6 mi |
| Juvenile Justice Ctr. Other · Columbia 93 | 01–12 | 24 | 1.3 mi |
| Delmar a Cobble School Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled | KG–12 | 8 | 2.2 mi |
| Mizzou Academy Other · University of Mo - Columbia | KG–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Center for Early Lrning-North
What grades does Center for Early Lrning-North serve?
Center for Early Lrning-North reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Columbia 93.
How many students attend Center for Early Lrning-North?
Center for Early Lrning-North reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Center for Early Lrning-North?
The calculated ratio is 7.6:1, based on 458 students and 60.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 10:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Center for Early Lrning-North a public, charter, or magnet school?
Center for Early Lrning-North is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia 93 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Center for Early Lrning-North students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Center for Early Lrning-North in?
Center for Early Lrning-North is part of Columbia 93, based in Columbia, MO, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Center for Early Lrning-North?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John B. Lange Middle (under 0.1 mi), Derby Ridge Elem. (0.6 mi), Oakland Middle School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.