- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hannibal, MO
A. D. Stowell Elem.
Federal NCES profile for A. D. Stowell Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291365000587
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. D. Stowell Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hannibal · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
A. D. Stowell Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. D. Stowell Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hannibal, MO.
School address
District: Hannibal 60 · Missouri
NCES ID 291365000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
A. D. Stowell Elem. grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 291365000587 · Hannibal, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 12.3:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students)
A. D. Stowell Elem. grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
A. D. Stowell Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hannibal Sr. H
Hannibal Sr. High
1,048 students
- Hannibal Middl
Hannibal Middle
674 students
- Veterans Elem. 403
Veterans Elem.
403 students
- Mark Twain Ele 376
Mark Twain Elem.
376 students
- Oakwood Elem. 272
Oakwood Elem.
272 students
- This school 221
A. D. Stowell Elem.
221 students
What this shows A. D. Stowell Elem. reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. D. Stowell Elem. compares
A. D. Stowell Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, A. D. Stowell Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hannibal 60 reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. D. Stowell Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannibal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. D. Stowell Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. D. Stowell Elem.
How many students attend A. D. Stowell Elem.?
A. D. Stowell Elem. has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hannibal, MO. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. D. Stowell Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at A. D. Stowell Elem. is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. D. Stowell Elem.?
56.5% of students at A. D. Stowell Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. D. Stowell Elem.?
The largest demographic group at A. D. Stowell Elem. is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Hannibal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. D. Stowell Elem.?
A. D. Stowell Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. D. Stowell Elem. rank among elementary schools in Hannibal?
By Resource Investment Index, A. D. Stowell Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hannibal, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hannibal on the city page.
What other schools are in Hannibal 60?
Besides A. D. Stowell Elem., Hannibal 60 also operates Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students), Hannibal Middle (674 students), and Veterans Elem. (403 students). See the Hannibal 60 district page for the complete list.