- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Prairie, MO
East Prairie Elem
Federal NCES profile for East Prairie Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291122003382
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Prairie Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in East Prairie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Prairie Elem has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Prairie, MO.
School address
District: East Prairie R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291122003382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
East Prairie Elem held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 291122003382 · East Prairie, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 12.5:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Prairie High (301 students)
East Prairie Elem held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Prairie Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Prairie Elem
412 students
- East Prairie H
East Prairie High
301 students
- East Prairie M
East Prairie Middle
290 students
What this shows East Prairie Elem reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Prairie Elem compares
East Prairie 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,542
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, East Prairie Elem is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for East Prairie R-Ii reports $10,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Prairie Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Prairie Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Prairie Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Prairie Elem
How many students attend East Prairie Elem?
East Prairie Elem has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Prairie, MO. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Elem is 12.5:1, 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 Prairie Elem?
99.3% of students at East Prairie Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Prairie Elem?
The largest demographic group at East Prairie Elem is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in East Prairie, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Prairie Elem?
East Prairie Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Prairie Elem rank among public schools in East Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Prairie, 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 East Prairie R-Ii?
Besides East Prairie Elem, East Prairie R-Ii also operates East Prairie High (301 students) and East Prairie Middle (290 students). See the East Prairie R-Ii district page for the complete list.