- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elsberry, MO
Clarence Cannon Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Clarence Cannon Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291140000406
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarence Cannon Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elsberry · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarence Cannon Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Cannon Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elsberry, MO.
School address
District: Elsberry R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291140000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Clarence Cannon Elem. held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291140000406 · Elsberry, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 12.3:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsberry High (264 students)
Clarence Cannon Elem. held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Clarence Cannon Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarence Cannon Elem.
307 students
- Elsberry High
Elsberry High
264 students
- Ida Cannon Mid
Ida Cannon Middle
258 students
What this shows Clarence Cannon Elem. reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarence Cannon Elem. compares
Clarence Cannon 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,423
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 86.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Clarence Cannon Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elsberry R-Ii reports $11,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarence Cannon Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsberry High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida Cannon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarence Cannon Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarence Cannon Elem.
How many students attend Clarence Cannon Elem.?
Clarence Cannon Elem. has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elsberry, MO. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Cannon Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Cannon Elem. is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Clarence Cannon Elem.?
42.8% of students at Clarence Cannon Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarence Cannon Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Clarence Cannon Elem. is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Elsberry, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarence Cannon Elem.?
Clarence Cannon Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Clarence Cannon Elem. rank among public schools in Elsberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Cannon Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elsberry, 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 Elsberry R-Ii?
Besides Clarence Cannon Elem., Elsberry R-Ii also operates Elsberry High (264 students) and Ida Cannon Middle (258 students). See the Elsberry R-Ii district page for the complete list.