- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carl Junction, MO
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
Federal NCES profile for Carl Junction Primary 2-3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290735000197
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Carl Junction · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Carl Junction, MO.
School address
District: Carl Junction R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290735000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 290735000197 · Carl Junction, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14.4:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Carl Junction High School (924 students)
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction High School
924 students
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction Intermediate
769 students
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction Primary K-1
630 students
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction Jr. High
500 students
- This school
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
490 students
- Carl Junction 18
Carl Junction Satellite School
18 students
What this shows Carl Junction Primary 2-3 reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Junction Primary 2-3 compares
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$9,794
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carl Junction R-I reports $9,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Junction Primary 2-3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Junction High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Primary K-1 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Satellite School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Junction Primary 2-3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Carl Junction
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Junction Primary 2-3
How many students attend Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carl Junction, MO. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
34.2% of students at Carl Junction Primary 2-3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
The largest demographic group at Carl Junction Primary 2-3 is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Carl Junction, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Junction Primary 2-3?
Carl Junction Primary 2-3 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Carl Junction Primary 2-3 rank among public schools in Carl Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Carl Junction, 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 Carl Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Carl Junction R-I?
Besides Carl Junction Primary 2-3, Carl Junction R-I also operates Carl Junction High School (924 students), Carl Junction Intermediate (769 students), and Carl Junction Primary K-1 (630 students). See the Carl Junction R-I district page for the complete list.