At a glance
Reported students
266
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
595
Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr: 266 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
23.8:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr
Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Lebanon. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Lebanon R-III. NCES reports 266 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, above 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 (86.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.2 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.8%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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.
Other schools in Lebanon R-III
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lebanon Tech. Career Ctr.
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Hillcrest Education Center
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Boswell Elem.
Elementary · Grades 04–05
581 reported students
Joe D. Esther Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–01
609 reported students
Maplecrest Elem.
Elementary · Grades 02–03
656 reported students
Lebanon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
859 reported students
Public schools near Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplecrest Elem. Elementary · Lebanon R-III | 02–03 | 656 | 1 mi |
| Lebanon Middle School Middle · Lebanon R-III | 06–08 | 859 | 1.1 mi |
| Boswell Elem. Elementary · Lebanon R-III | 04–05 | 581 | 1.8 mi |
| Hillcrest Education Center High · Lebanon R-III | 07–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Joe D. Esther Elem. Elementary · Lebanon R-III | KG–01 | 609 | 2.7 mi |
| Lebanon Sr. High High · Lebanon R-III | 09–12 | 1,439 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr
What grades does Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr serve?
Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lebanon R-III.
How many students attend Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr?
Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr reported 266 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 266 students and 11.2 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 Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lebanon R-III attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.7% 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 Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr in?
Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr is part of Lebanon R-III, based in Lebanon, MO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maplecrest Elem. (1 mi), Lebanon Middle School (1.1 mi), Boswell Elem. (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.