- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doniphan, MO
Doniphan Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Doniphan Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291092000371
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doniphan Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Doniphan · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Doniphan Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doniphan Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Doniphan, MO.
School address
District: Doniphan R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291092000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Doniphan Elem. held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 291092000371 · Doniphan, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 11.7:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Doniphan High (487 students)
Doniphan Elem. held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Doniphan Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doniphan High
Doniphan High
487 students
- This school
Doniphan Elem.
351 students
- Doniphan Middl
Doniphan Middle
350 students
- Doniphan Inter
Doniphan Intermediate
311 students
What this shows Doniphan Elem. reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doniphan Elem. compares
Doniphan 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Missouri - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,278
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 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Doniphan Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Doniphan R-I reports $10,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doniphan Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doniphan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doniphan Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doniphan Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Doniphan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Doniphan Elem.
How many students attend Doniphan Elem.?
Doniphan Elem. has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doniphan, MO. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doniphan Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Doniphan Elem. is 11.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Doniphan Elem.?
99.2% of students at Doniphan Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doniphan Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Doniphan Elem. is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Doniphan, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doniphan Elem.?
Doniphan Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Doniphan Elem. rank among public schools in Doniphan?
By Resource Investment Index, Doniphan Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Doniphan, 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 Doniphan on the city page.
What other schools are in Doniphan R-I?
Besides Doniphan Elem., Doniphan R-I also operates Doniphan High (487 students), Doniphan Middle (350 students), and Doniphan Intermediate (311 students). See the Doniphan R-I district page for the complete list.