Enrollment
492
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Heights Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Heights Elementary
Eagle Heights Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Smithville, Missouri, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Smithville R-Ii also operates Smithville High (845 students) and Horizon Elementary (448 students) alongside Eagle Heights Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle Heights Elementary compares
Eagle Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smithville R-Ii, which includes Eagle Heights Elementary.
$11,089
Per student
-14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eagle Heights Elementary a good school?
Eagle Heights Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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