- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MO
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291560003265
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560003265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
East Elementary held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 291560003265 · Jackson, MO Other · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 15.4:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students)
East Elementary held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Sr. Hi
Jackson Sr. High
1,830 students
- Russell Hawkin
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
867 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
850 students
- This school 726
East Elementary
726 students
- South Elem. 433
South Elem.
433 students
- Orchard Drive 404
Orchard Drive Elem.
404 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
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
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,205
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 726 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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, East Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson R-Ii reports $10,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Hawkins Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Drive Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 726 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East 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 East Elementary?
22.6% of students at East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does East Elementary rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson R-Ii?
Besides East Elementary, Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students), Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students), and Jackson Middle (850 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.