- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camdenton, MO
Dogwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dogwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290699000171
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dogwood Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Camdenton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dogwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dogwood Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, MO.
School address
District: Camdenton R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 290699000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Dogwood Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 290699000171 · Camdenton, MO Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 10.8:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Camdenton High (1,285 students)
Dogwood Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dogwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camdenton High
Camdenton High
1,285 students
- Camdenton Midd
Camdenton Middle
599 students
- This school
Dogwood Elementary
592 students
- Oak Ridge Inte
Oak Ridge Intermediate
569 students
- Hawthorn Eleme 405
Hawthorn Elementary
405 students
- Osage Beach El 219
Osage Beach Elementary
219 students
What this shows Dogwood Elementary reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dogwood Elementary compares
Dogwood Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,296
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Dogwood Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camdenton R-Iii reports $13,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dogwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camdenton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camdenton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage Beach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dogwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dogwood Elementary
How many students attend Dogwood Elementary?
Dogwood Elementary has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camdenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Dogwood Elementary?
39.6% of students at Dogwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dogwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dogwood Elementary is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Camdenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dogwood Elementary?
Dogwood 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 Dogwood Elementary rank among public schools in Camdenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dogwood Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camdenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Camdenton R-Iii?
Besides Dogwood Elementary, Camdenton R-Iii also operates Camdenton High (1,285 students), Camdenton Middle (599 students), and Oak Ridge Intermediate (569 students). See the Camdenton R-Iii district page for the complete list.