- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gower, MO
East Buchanan Elem.
Federal NCES profile for East Buchanan Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291125000390
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Buchanan Elem. earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Missouri schools.
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
East Buchanan Elem. has class sizes smaller than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Buchanan Co. C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291125000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
East Buchanan Elem. held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 291125000390 · Gower, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 10.3:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: East Buchanan High (255 students)
East Buchanan Elem. held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Buchanan Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Buchanan Elem.
267 students
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan High
255 students
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan Middle
167 students
What this shows East Buchanan Elem. reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Buchanan Elem. compares
East Buchanan 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Missouri - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$12,853
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, East Buchanan Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Buchanan Co. C-1 reports $12,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Buchanan Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Buchanan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Buchanan Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Buchanan Elem.
How many students attend East Buchanan Elem.?
East Buchanan Elem. has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gower, MO. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Elem. is 10.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% 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 East Buchanan Elem.?
16.2% of students at East Buchanan Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Buchanan Elem.?
The largest demographic group at East Buchanan Elem. is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Gower, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Buchanan Elem.?
East Buchanan Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Buchanan Co. C-1?
Besides East Buchanan Elem., East Buchanan Co. C-1 also operates East Buchanan High (255 students) and East Buchanan Middle (167 students). See the East Buchanan Co. C-1 district page for the complete list.