- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, MO
Cler-Mont Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Cler-Mont Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291229000491
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cler-Mont Elem. 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.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cler-Mont Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cler-Mont Elem. ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Fort Osage R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291229000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cler-Mont Elem. held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 291229000491 · Independence, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 12.4:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Osage High (1,545 students)
Cler-Mont Elem. held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cler-Mont Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Osage Hig
Fort Osage High
1,545 students
- Fire Prairie M
Fire Prairie Middle
713 students
- Osage Trail Mi
Osage Trail Middle
675 students
- Indian Trails 365
Indian Trails Elem.
365 students
- Blue Hills Ele 357
Blue Hills Elem.
357 students
- This school 298
Cler-Mont Elem.
298 students
What this shows Cler-Mont Elem. reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cler-Mont Elem. compares
Cler-Mont 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,731
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Cler-Mont Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Osage R-I reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cler-Mont Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Osage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fire Prairie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage Trail Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Hills Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cler-Mont Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cler-Mont Elem.
How many students attend Cler-Mont Elem.?
Cler-Mont Elem. has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cler-Mont Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cler-Mont Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Cler-Mont Elem.?
40.9% of students at Cler-Mont Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cler-Mont Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Cler-Mont Elem. is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cler-Mont Elem.?
Cler-Mont Elem. 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 Cler-Mont Elem. rank among elementary schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Cler-Mont Elem. ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Osage R-I?
Besides Cler-Mont Elem., Fort Osage R-I also operates Fort Osage High (1,545 students), Fire Prairie Middle (713 students), and Osage Trail Middle (675 students). See the Fort Osage R-I district page for the complete list.