- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bois D'arc, MO
Bois D'arc Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Bois D'arc Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290327000026
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bois D'arc Elem. earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 178
- students enrolled
Bois D'arc Elem. has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ash Grove R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290327000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Bois D'arc Elem. grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 290327000026 · Bois D'arc, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 14.8:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Ash Grove High (333 students)
Bois D'arc Elem. grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bois D'arc Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ash Grove High
Ash Grove High
333 students
- Ash Grove Elem
Ash Grove Elem.
275 students
- This school
Bois D'arc Elem.
178 students
What this shows Bois D'arc Elem. reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bois D'arc Elem. compares
Bois D'arc 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,723
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 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Bois D'arc Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ash Grove R-Iv reports $11,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bois D'arc Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ash Grove Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bois D'arc Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bois D'arc Elem.
How many students attend Bois D'arc Elem.?
Bois D'arc Elem. has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bois D'arc, MO. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bois D'arc Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bois D'arc Elem. is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bois D'arc Elem.?
40.3% of students at Bois D'arc Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bois D'arc Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Bois D'arc Elem. is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Bois D'arc, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bois D'arc Elem.?
Bois D'arc Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Ash Grove R-Iv?
Besides Bois D'arc Elem., Ash Grove R-Iv also operates Ash Grove High (333 students) and Ash Grove Elem. (275 students). See the Ash Grove R-Iv district page for the complete list.