Enrollment
630
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carl Junction, MO
Carl Junction Primary K-1
Federal NCES profile for Carl Junction Primary K-1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290735002811
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Junction Primary K-1 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Carl Junction · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Junction Primary K-1 has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Primary K-1 ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Carl Junction, MO.
School address
District: Carl Junction R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290735002811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl Junction Primary K-1 compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carl Junction Primary K-1
Carl Junction Primary K-1 is a large combined-grade school in Carl Junction, Missouri, enrolling 630 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 630 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Carl Junction R-I spends $8,958 per pupil, 31% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Carl Junction's public schools, it stands alongside Carl Junction Satellite School (18 students): Carl Junction Primary K-1 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 3.6:1).
Carl Junction R-I also operates Carl Junction High School (924 students) and Carl Junction Intermediate (769 students) alongside Carl Junction Primary K-1.
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 Carl Junction Primary K-1 compares
Carl Junction Primary K-1 on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$8,958
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 87.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Carl Junction Primary K-1 is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carl Junction R-I, which includes Carl Junction Primary K-1.
$8,958
Per student
-31%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 35.2%
Federal 20.4%
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 Carl Junction Primary K-1 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Primary 2-3 | 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 K-1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Carl Junction
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carl Junction Primary K-1
How many students attend Carl Junction Primary K-1?
Carl Junction Primary K-1 has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carl Junction, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Primary K-1?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Primary K-1 is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Junction Primary K-1?
28.2% of students at Carl Junction Primary K-1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Junction Primary K-1?
The largest demographic group at Carl Junction Primary K-1 is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Carl Junction, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Junction Primary K-1?
Carl Junction Primary K-1 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Carl Junction Primary K-1 rank among public schools in Carl Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Primary K-1 ranks #5 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.
Is Carl Junction Primary K-1 a good school?
Carl Junction Primary K-1 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. 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 Carl Junction R-I?
Besides Carl Junction Primary K-1, Carl Junction R-I also operates Carl Junction High School (924 students), Carl Junction Intermediate (769 students), and Carl Junction Jr. High (500 students). See the Carl Junction R-I district page for the complete list.
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