- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boonville, MO
David Barton Elem.
Federal NCES profile for David Barton Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290558000103
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Barton Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Boonville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
David Barton Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Barton Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Boonville, MO.
School address
District: Boonville R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290558000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
David Barton Elem. held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 290558000103 · Boonville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Boonville High (527 students)
David Barton Elem. held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
David Barton Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boonville High
Boonville High
527 students
- Hannah Cole Pr
Hannah Cole Primary
419 students
- Laura Speed El
Laura Speed Elliott Middle
313 students
- This school
David Barton Elem.
298 students
What this shows David Barton Elem. reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Barton Elem. compares
David Barton 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 116% | 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
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% 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
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,063
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
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, David Barton Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boonville R-I reports $12,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Barton Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hannah Cole Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laura Speed Elliott Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Barton Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 David Barton Elem.
How many students attend David Barton Elem.?
David Barton Elem. has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boonville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Barton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at David Barton Elem. is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Barton Elem.?
99.7% of students at David Barton Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Barton Elem.?
The largest demographic group at David Barton Elem. is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Boonville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Barton Elem.?
David Barton Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 David Barton Elem. rank among public schools in Boonville?
By Resource Investment Index, David Barton Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Boonville, 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 Boonville R-I?
Besides David Barton Elem., Boonville R-I also operates Boonville High (527 students), Hannah Cole Primary (419 students), and Laura Speed Elliott Middle (313 students). See the Boonville R-I district page for the complete list.