- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steele, MO
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292853003384
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Steele · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Steele, MO.
School address
District: South Pemiscot Co. R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292853003384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
East Elementary shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-62.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 292853003384 · Steele, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pemiscot High (263 students)
East Elementary shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-62.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.2 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
- South Pemiscot
South Pemiscot High
263 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
235 students
- This school 80
East Elementary
80 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,858
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, East Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for South Pemiscot Co. R-V reports $11,858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pemiscot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar 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
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steele, MO. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Elementary?
100.0% 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 67.5% of enrollment, in Steele, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Steele?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Steele, 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 South Pemiscot Co. R-V?
Besides East Elementary, South Pemiscot Co. R-V also operates South Pemiscot High (263 students) and Central Elementary (235 students). See the South Pemiscot Co. R-V district page for the complete list.