- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Piedmont, MO
Clearwater Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290975000280
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, MO.
School address
District: Clearwater R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290975000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Clearwater Elementary shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 290975000280 · Piedmont, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 12.5:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Clearwater Middle (265 students)
Clearwater Elementary shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Clearwater Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clearwater Elementary
363 students
- Clearwater Mid
Clearwater Middle
265 students
- Clearwater Hig
Clearwater High
230 students
What this shows Clearwater Elementary reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater Elementary compares
Clearwater 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,680
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Clearwater Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clearwater R-I reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clearwater Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearwater High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearwater Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Elementary
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary?
Clearwater Elementary has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Piedmont, MO. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Clearwater Elementary?
62.3% of students at Clearwater Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater Elementary is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Piedmont, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater Elementary?
Clearwater Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Clearwater Elementary rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, 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 Clearwater R-I?
Besides Clearwater Elementary, Clearwater R-I also operates Clearwater Middle (265 students) and Clearwater High (230 students). See the Clearwater R-I district page for the complete list.