- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithville, MO
Eagle Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292841003341
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Heights Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Smithville, MO.
School address
District: Smithville R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292841003341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Eagle Heights Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292841003341 · Smithville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 15.4:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithville High (845 students)
Eagle Heights Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eagle Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithville Hig
Smithville High
845 students
- This school
Eagle Heights Elementary
492 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
448 students
- Smithville Mid
Smithville Middle
371 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary
358 students
What this shows Eagle Heights Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Heights Elementary compares
Eagle Heights 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$12,057
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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Eagle Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smithville R-Ii reports $12,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eagle Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Heights Elementary
How many students attend Eagle Heights Elementary?
Eagle Heights Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Heights Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Heights Elementary?
12.4% of students at Eagle Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Heights Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Smithville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Heights Elementary?
Eagle Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Eagle Heights Elementary rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Smithville, 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 Smithville on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithville R-Ii?
Besides Eagle Heights Elementary, Smithville R-Ii also operates Smithville High (845 students), Horizon Elementary (448 students), and Smithville Middle (371 students). See the Smithville R-Ii district page for the complete list.