At a glance
Reported students
233
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549.5
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr: 233 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 11
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Ozark. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ozark R-VI. NCES reports 233 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 (82.4%) and multiracial (9.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.31 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
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.4%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
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 Ozark R-VI
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
505 reported students
North Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
514 reported students
East Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
515 reported students
West Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
584 reported students
Ozark Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
876 reported students
Ozark Jr. High
Middle · Grades 07–08
943 reported students
Public schools near Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elem. Elementary · Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 505 | 1.5 mi |
| East Elem. Elementary · Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 515 | 1.5 mi |
| North Elem. Elementary · Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 514 | 2.3 mi |
| High Pointe Elem. Elementary · Nixa Public Schools | KG–04 | 619 | 4.1 mi |
| West Elem. Elementary · Ozark R-VI | KG–04 | 584 | 4.2 mi |
| Century Elem. Elementary · Nixa Public Schools | KG–04 | 592 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr
What grades does Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr serve?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ozark R-VI.
How many students attend Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr reported 233 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 11 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 233 students and 22.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ozark R-VI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.8% 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 Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr in?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr is part of Ozark R-VI, based in Ozark, MO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Ctr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Elem. (1.5 mi), East Elem. (1.5 mi), North Elem. (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.