- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charleston, MO
Charleston Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charleston Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290867001780
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston Upper Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleston Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Upper Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MO.
School address
District: Charleston R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290867001780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Charleston Upper Elementary shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 290867001780 · Charleston, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 11.8:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High (310 students)
Charleston Upper Elementary shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Charleston Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High
310 students
- Warren E. Hear
Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
276 students
- This school
Charleston Upper Elementary
141 students
What this shows Charleston Upper Elementary reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleston Upper Elementary compares
Charleston Upper Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 100% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$13,525
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 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 50.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 100.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
White 24.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Charleston Upper Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Charleston R-I reports $13,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleston Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren E. Hearnes Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Upper Elementary
How many students attend Charleston Upper Elementary?
Charleston Upper Elementary has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charleston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Upper Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Charleston Upper Elementary?
92.2% of students at Charleston Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charleston Upper Elementary is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Charleston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston Upper Elementary?
Charleston Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Charleston Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Upper Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston R-I?
Besides Charleston Upper Elementary, Charleston R-I also operates Charleston High (310 students) and Warren E. Hearnes Elem. (276 students). See the Charleston R-I district page for the complete list.