- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Caruthersville Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 290747000216 · Caruthersville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Caruthersville High (243 students)
Caruthersville Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Caruthersville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caruthersville Elementary
475 students
- Caruthersville
Caruthersville High
243 students
- Caruthersville
Caruthersville Middle
200 students
What this shows Caruthersville Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caruthersville Elementary compares
Caruthersville Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,797
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 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.
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
District finance for Caruthersville 18 reports $11,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~475 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.