Enrollment
726
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary
East Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Jackson, Missouri, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 90% of state schools at 726 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 726 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students) and Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students) alongside East Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
East Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,707
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson R-Ii, which includes East Elementary.
$10,707
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 33.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Elementary a good school?
East Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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