- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bolivar, MO
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Bolivar Intermediate Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290537001535
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bolivar · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.5 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 290537001535 · Bolivar, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 12.7:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolivar High (831 students)
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.5 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolivar High
Bolivar High
831 students
- Bolivar Middle
Bolivar Middle
587 students
- Bolivar Primar
Bolivar Primary
578 students
- This school
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
572 students
- Early Childhoo 157
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
157 students
What this shows Bolivar Intermediate Sch. reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolivar Intermediate Sch. compares
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Missouri - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,329
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 56 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bolivar R-I reports $11,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bolivar Intermediate Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolivar Intermediate Sch.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
How many students attend Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bolivar, MO. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is 12.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% 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 Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
38.1% of students at Bolivar Intermediate Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
The largest demographic group at Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Bolivar, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. 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 Bolivar Intermediate Sch. rank among public schools in Bolivar?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bolivar on the city page.
What other schools are in Bolivar R-I?
Besides Bolivar Intermediate Sch., Bolivar R-I also operates Bolivar High (831 students), Bolivar Middle (587 students), and Bolivar Primary (578 students). See the Bolivar R-I district page for the complete list.