- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carterville, MO
Carterville Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Carterville Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293150002183
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carterville Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 232
- students enrolled
Carterville Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Webb City R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293150002183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Carterville Elem. held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 293150002183 · Carterville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 13.6:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Webb City High (1,381 students)
Carterville Elem. held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carterville Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webb City High
Webb City High
1,381 students
- Webb City Jr.
Webb City Jr. High
709 students
- Webb City Midd
Webb City Middle
681 students
- Webster Primar 356
Webster Primary Ctr.
356 students
- Harry S. Truma 287
Harry S. Truman Elem.
287 students
- This school 232
Carterville Elem.
232 students
What this shows Carterville Elem. reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carterville Elem. compares
Carterville Elem. 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,386
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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Carterville Elem. is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Webb City R-Vii reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carterville Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webb City Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webb City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Primary Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carterville Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carterville Elem.
How many students attend Carterville Elem.?
Carterville Elem. has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carterville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carterville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Carterville Elem. is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carterville Elem.?
46.0% of students at Carterville Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carterville Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Carterville Elem. is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Carterville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carterville Elem.?
Carterville 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).
What other schools are in Webb City R-Vii?
Besides Carterville Elem., Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City High (1,381 students), Webb City Jr. High (709 students), and Webb City Middle (681 students). See the Webb City R-Vii district page for the complete list.