- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eldon, MO
Eldon Upper Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Eldon Upper Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291134002411
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldon Upper Elem. earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Eldon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eldon Upper Elem. has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldon Upper Elem. ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Eldon, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Eldon Upper Elem. held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 291134002411 · Eldon, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 19:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldon High (597 students)
Eldon Upper Elem. held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eldon Upper Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eldon High
Eldon High
597 students
- South Elem.
South Elem.
552 students
- This school
Eldon Upper Elem.
475 students
- Eldon Middle
Eldon Middle
414 students
What this shows Eldon Upper Elem. reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldon Upper Elem. compares
Eldon Upper 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,723
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Eldon Upper Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Eldon R-I reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eldon Upper Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldon Upper Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eldon Upper Elem.
How many students attend Eldon Upper Elem.?
Eldon Upper Elem. has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eldon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldon Upper Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldon Upper Elem. is 19:1, which is 48% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eldon Upper Elem.?
41.6% of students at Eldon Upper Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldon Upper Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Eldon Upper Elem. is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Eldon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldon Upper Elem.?
Eldon Upper Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Eldon Upper Elem. rank among public schools in Eldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldon Upper Elem. ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Eldon, 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 Eldon on the city page.
What other schools are in Eldon R-I?
Besides Eldon Upper Elem., Eldon R-I also operates Eldon High (597 students), South Elem. (552 students), and Eldon Middle (414 students). See the Eldon R-I district page for the complete list.