- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, MO
Claude Brown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Claude Brown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293045003229
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claude Brown Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Claude Brown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claude Brown Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Troy, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Claude Brown Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 293045003229 · Troy, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students)
Claude Brown Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Claude Brown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Buchanan
Troy Buchanan High
2,148 students
- Troy South Mid 760
Troy South Middle School
760 students
- Troy Middle 732
Troy Middle
732 students
- Cuivre Park El 578
Cuivre Park Elementary
578 students
- Wm. R. Cappel 434
Wm. R. Cappel Elem.
434 students
- This school 308
Claude Brown Elementary
308 students
What this shows Claude Brown Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claude Brown Elementary compares
Claude Brown 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,811
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Claude Brown Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy R-Iii reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claude Brown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuivre Park Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm. R. Cappel Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claude Brown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claude Brown Elementary
How many students attend Claude Brown Elementary?
Claude Brown Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, MO. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claude Brown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Claude Brown Elementary is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% 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 Claude Brown Elementary?
15.8% of students at Claude Brown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claude Brown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Claude Brown Elementary is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Troy, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claude Brown Elementary?
Claude Brown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Claude Brown Elementary rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Claude Brown Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Troy, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy R-Iii?
Besides Claude Brown Elementary, Troy R-Iii also operates Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students), Troy South Middle School (760 students), and Troy Middle (732 students). See the Troy R-Iii district page for the complete list.