- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cuba, MO
Cuba Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Cuba Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291041000342
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuba Elem. earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cuba · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuba Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cuba, MO.
School address
District: Crawford Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291041000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cuba Elem. held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291041000342 · Cuba, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 12.1:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuba High (392 students)
Cuba Elem. held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cuba Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cuba Elem.
424 students
- Cuba High
Cuba High
392 students
- Cuba Middle
Cuba Middle
364 students
What this shows Cuba Elem. reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuba Elem. compares
Cuba 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,414
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Cuba Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Crawford Co. R-Ii reports $10,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cuba Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuba High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuba Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuba Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cuba Elem.
How many students attend Cuba Elem.?
Cuba Elem. has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cuba, MO. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuba Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuba Elem. is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Cuba Elem.?
45.5% of students at Cuba Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuba Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Cuba Elem. is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Cuba, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuba Elem.?
Cuba Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Cuba Elem. rank among public schools in Cuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuba Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cuba, 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 Crawford Co. R-Ii?
Besides Cuba Elem., Crawford Co. R-Ii also operates Cuba High (392 students) and Cuba Middle (364 students). See the Crawford Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.