- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lamar, MO
East Elem.
Federal NCES profile for East Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291785002720
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elem. has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lamar, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
East Elem. held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291785002720 · Lamar, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 14.1:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar High (369 students)
East Elem. held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamar High
Lamar High
369 students
- This school
East Elem.
281 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
255 students
- Lamar Elem.
Lamar Elem.
253 students
- Lockwood Specl 25
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
25 students
What this shows East Elem. reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elem. compares
East 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,814
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, East Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar R-I reports $12,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elem.
How many students attend East Elem.?
East Elem. has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lamar, MO. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elem. is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elem.?
41.8% of students at East Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elem.?
The largest demographic group at East Elem. is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Lamar, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elem.?
East Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 East Elem. rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lamar, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamar R-I?
Besides East Elem., Lamar R-I also operates Lamar High (369 students), Lamar Middle (255 students), and Lamar Elem. (253 students). See the Lamar R-I district page for the complete list.