- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kahoka, MO
Black Hawk Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291638000794
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kahoka · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk Elem. has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kahoka, MO.
School address
District: Clark Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291638000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Black Hawk Elem. held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291638000794 · Kahoka, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 11:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Clark Co. High (306 students)
Black Hawk Elem. held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Black Hawk Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Black Hawk Elem.
342 students
- Clark Co. High
Clark Co. High
306 students
- Clark Co. Midd
Clark Co. Middle
234 students
- Early Childhoo 98
Early Childhood Center
98 students
- Running Fox El 94
Running Fox Elem.
94 students
What this shows Black Hawk Elem. reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Hawk Elem. compares
Black Hawk Elem. 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,106
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Black Hawk Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark Co. R-I reports $11,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Hawk Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Co. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Co. Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Running Fox Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Hawk Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk Elem.
How many students attend Black Hawk Elem.?
Black Hawk Elem. has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kahoka, MO. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elem. is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% 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 Black Hawk Elem.?
42.5% of students at Black Hawk Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk Elem. is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Kahoka, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Elem.?
Black Hawk Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Black Hawk Elem. rank among public schools in Kahoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kahoka, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clark Co. R-I?
Besides Black Hawk Elem., Clark Co. R-I also operates Clark Co. High (306 students), Clark Co. Middle (234 students), and Early Childhood Center (98 students). See the Clark Co. R-I district page for the complete list.