Enrollment
504
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · California, MO
California Elem.
Federal NCES profile for California Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290651000167
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Elem. earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in California · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
California Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in California, MO.
School address
District: Moniteau Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290651000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Elem.
California Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in California, Missouri, enrolling 504 students.
At 12.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 490 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Moniteau Co. R-I spends $10,131 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Moniteau Co. R-I also operates California High (439 students) and California Middle (394 students) alongside California Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How California Elem. compares
California Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$10,131
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, California Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moniteau Co. R-I, which includes California Elem..
$10,131
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 38.6%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How California Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about California Elem.
How many students attend California Elem.?
California Elem. has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in California, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at California Elem. is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 California Elem.?
31.2% of students at California Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Elem.?
The largest demographic group at California Elem. is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in California, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Elem.?
California Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Elem. rank among public schools in California?
By Resource Investment Index, California Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in California, 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 California on the city page.
Is California Elem. a good school?
California Elem. earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moniteau Co. R-I?
Besides California Elem., Moniteau Co. R-I also operates California High (439 students) and California Middle (394 students). See the Moniteau Co. R-I district page for the complete list.
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