- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carl Junction, MO
Carl Junction Satellite School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Junction Satellite School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290735002582
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Junction Satellite School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Carl Junction · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Junction Satellite School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Satellite School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Carl Junction, MO.
School address
District: Carl Junction R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290735002582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Carl Junction Satellite School grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 290735002582 · Carl Junction, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 3.6:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Carl Junction High School (924 students)
Carl Junction Satellite School grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carl Junction Satellite School 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
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
490 students
- This school 18
Carl Junction Satellite School
18 students
What this shows Carl Junction Satellite School reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Junction Satellite School compares
Carl Junction Satellite School is a growing 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 | 3.6:1 | ▼ 72% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 81% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.6:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 1% in Missouri - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Carl Junction Satellite School is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Satellite School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Junction High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Primary K-1 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Primary 2-3 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Junction Satellite School'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
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Carl Junction
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Junction Satellite School
How many students attend Carl Junction Satellite School?
Carl Junction Satellite School has 18 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carl Junction, MO. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Satellite School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Satellite School is 3.6:1, which is 72% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 77% 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 Carl Junction Satellite School?
83.3% of students at Carl Junction Satellite School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Junction Satellite School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Junction Satellite School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Carl Junction, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Junction Satellite School?
Carl Junction Satellite School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl Junction Satellite School rank among public schools in Carl Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Satellite School 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.
What other schools are in Carl Junction R-I?
Besides Carl Junction Satellite School, 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.