- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, MO
Beulah Ralph Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beulah Ralph Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290100003292
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beulah Ralph Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 656
- students enrolled
Beulah Ralph Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100003292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Beulah Ralph Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 290100003292 · Columbia, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 14.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Beulah Ralph Elementary held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Beulah Ralph Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- This school 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- Mary Paxton Ke 619
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
619 students
What this shows Beulah Ralph Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beulah Ralph Elementary compares
Beulah Ralph Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,936
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Beulah Ralph Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beulah Ralph Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beulah Ralph Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beulah Ralph Elementary
How many students attend Beulah Ralph Elementary?
Beulah Ralph Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Ralph Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Ralph Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beulah Ralph Elementary?
18.4% of students at Beulah Ralph Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beulah Ralph Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beulah Ralph Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah Ralph Elementary?
Beulah Ralph Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Beulah Ralph Elementary, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.