Enrollment
281
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elem.
East Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lamar, Missouri, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.8% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 441 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 562 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lamar R-I also operates Lamar High (369 students) and Lamar Middle (255 students) alongside East Elem..
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 East Elem. compares
East Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,433
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar R-I, which includes East Elem..
$12,433
Per student
-4%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 32.6%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lamar on the city page.
Is East Elem. a good school?
East Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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