- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ozark, MO
East Elem.
Federal NCES profile for East Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292343001433
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Ozark, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
East Elem. held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 292343001433 · Ozark, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 12.6:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ozark High (1,789 students)
East Elem. held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.2 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
- Ozark High
Ozark High
1,789 students
- Ozark Jr. High
Ozark Jr. High
943 students
- Ozark Middle S
Ozark Middle School
876 students
- West Elem. 584
West Elem.
584 students
- This school 515
East Elem.
515 students
- North Elem. 514
North Elem.
514 students
What this shows East Elem. reports 515 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$11,197
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, East Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark R-Vi reports $11,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elem.
How many students attend East Elem.?
East Elem. has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ozark, MO. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elem. is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Elem.?
25.5% 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 87.4% of enrollment, in Ozark, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elem.?
East Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 elementary schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Ozark, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ozark on the city page.
What other schools are in Ozark R-Vi?
Besides East Elem., Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students), Ozark Jr. High (943 students), and Ozark Middle School (876 students). See the Ozark R-Vi district page for the complete list.