- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cabool, MO
Cabool Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Cabool Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290643000160
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cabool Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cabool · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cabool Elem. has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cabool Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cabool, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Cabool Elem. shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 290643000160 · Cabool, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 11.1:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabool High (209 students)
Cabool Elem. shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cabool Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cabool Elem.
310 students
- Cabool High
Cabool High
209 students
- Cabool Middle
Cabool Middle
206 students
What this shows Cabool Elem. reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cabool Elem. compares
Cabool Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,581
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Cabool Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Cabool R-Iv reports $12,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cabool Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabool High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabool Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cabool Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cabool Elem.
How many students attend Cabool Elem.?
Cabool Elem. has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cabool, MO. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabool Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cabool Elem. is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Cabool Elem.?
98.5% of students at Cabool Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cabool Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Cabool Elem. is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Cabool, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cabool Elem.?
Cabool Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Cabool Elem. rank among public schools in Cabool?
By Resource Investment Index, Cabool Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cabool, 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 Cabool R-Iv?
Besides Cabool Elem., Cabool R-Iv also operates Cabool High (209 students) and Cabool Middle (206 students). See the Cabool R-Iv district page for the complete list.