Enrollment
475
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caruthersville, MO
Caruthersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Caruthersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290747000216
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caruthersville Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Caruthersville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caruthersville Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caruthersville Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Caruthersville, MO.
School address
District: Caruthersville 18 · Missouri
NCES ID 290747000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caruthersville Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caruthersville Elementary
Caruthersville Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Caruthersville, Missouri, enrolling 475 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 34.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Caruthersville 18 also operates Caruthersville High (243 students) and Caruthersville Middle (200 students) alongside Caruthersville Elementary.
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 Caruthersville Elementary compares
Caruthersville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$11,175
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 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
African American 44.8%
White 36.2%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Caruthersville Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caruthersville 18, which includes Caruthersville Elementary.
$11,175
Per student
-14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 31.9%
Federal 34.9%
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 Caruthersville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthersville High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caruthersville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caruthersville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Caruthersville Elementary
How many students attend Caruthersville Elementary?
Caruthersville Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caruthersville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caruthersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Caruthersville Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caruthersville Elementary?
99.4% of students at Caruthersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caruthersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Caruthersville Elementary is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Caruthersville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caruthersville Elementary?
Caruthersville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Caruthersville Elementary rank among public schools in Caruthersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Caruthersville Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Caruthersville, 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 Caruthersville on the city page.
Is Caruthersville Elementary a good school?
Caruthersville Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Caruthersville 18?
Besides Caruthersville Elementary, Caruthersville 18 also operates Caruthersville High (243 students) and Caruthersville Middle (200 students). See the Caruthersville 18 district page for the complete list.
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