- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, MO
Dear Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Dear Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292648001552
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dear Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dear Elem. has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dear Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Richmond, MO.
School address
District: Richmond R-Xvi · Missouri
NCES ID 292648001552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dear Elem. held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292648001552 · Richmond, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 10.7:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High (474 students)
Dear Elem. held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dear Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High
474 students
- Sunrise Elem.
Sunrise Elem.
460 students
- Richmond Middl
Richmond Middle
309 students
- This school
Dear Elem.
300 students
What this shows Dear Elem. reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dear Elem. compares
Dear 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$11,432
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Dear Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Richmond R-Xvi reports $11,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dear Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dear Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dear Elem.
How many students attend Dear Elem.?
Dear Elem. has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, MO. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dear Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dear Elem. is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% 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 Dear Elem.?
42.8% of students at Dear Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dear Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Dear Elem. is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dear Elem.?
Dear Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dear Elem. rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Dear Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond R-Xvi?
Besides Dear Elem., Richmond R-Xvi also operates Richmond High (474 students), Sunrise Elem. (460 students), and Richmond Middle (309 students). See the Richmond R-Xvi district page for the complete list.