At a glance
Reported students
140
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr: 140 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Marshall. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Marshall. NCES reports 140 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 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, 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 (47.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.05 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
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.1%
- Hispanic36.4%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- 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.
Other schools in Marshall
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Saline Co. Career Ctr.
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Spainhower Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
455 reported students
Bueker Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
550 reported students
Marshall Sr. High
High · Grades 09–12
827 reported students
Public schools near Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bueker Middle Middle · Marshall | 06–08 | 550 | 1.5 mi |
| Marshall Sr. High High · Marshall | 09–12 | 827 | 2 mi |
| Spainhower Primary School Elementary · Marshall | KG–02 | 455 | 2 mi |
| Saline Co. Career Ctr. High · Marshall | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Prairie View School Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled | KG–12 | 6 | 3 mi |
| Orearville Elem. Elementary · Orearville R-IV | PK–08 | 59 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr
What grades does Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr serve?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Marshall.
How many students attend Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr reported 140 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 140 students and 6.05 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 Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marshall attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% 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 Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr in?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr is part of Marshall, based in Marshall, MO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bueker Middle (1.5 mi), Marshall Sr. High (2 mi), Spainhower Primary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.