- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fulton, MO
Bush Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Bush Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291255000518
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bush Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bush Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bush Elem. ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fulton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Bush Elem. held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 291255000518 · Fulton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 11.6:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Sr. High (659 students)
Bush Elem. held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bush Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Sr. Hig
Fulton Sr. High
659 students
- Fulton Middle
Fulton Middle
513 students
- Mcintire Elem.
Mcintire Elem.
321 students
- This school
Bush Elem.
312 students
- Fulton Early C 252
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr
252 students
- Bartley Elem. 224
Bartley Elem.
224 students
What this shows Bush Elem. reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bush Elem. compares
Bush 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$11,012
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Bush Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton 58 reports $11,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bush Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcintire Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Early Childhood Cntr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartley Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bush Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bush Elem.
How many students attend Bush Elem.?
Bush Elem. has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fulton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bush Elem. is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 Bush Elem.?
41.9% of students at Bush Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bush Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Bush Elem. is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Fulton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bush Elem.?
Bush Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Bush Elem. rank among elementary schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bush Elem. ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fulton, 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 Fulton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton 58?
Besides Bush Elem., Fulton 58 also operates Fulton Sr. High (659 students), Fulton Middle (513 students), and Mcintire Elem. (321 students). See the Fulton 58 district page for the complete list.