- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, MO
Eliot Battle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eliot Battle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290100003271
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eliot Battle Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eliot Battle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eliot Battle Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100003271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Eliot Battle Elementary shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 290100003271 · Columbia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 10.8:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Eliot Battle Elementary shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eliot Battle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 344
Eliot Battle Elementary
344 students
What this shows Eliot Battle Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eliot Battle Elementary compares
Eliot Battle 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,936
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
White 25.9%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Eliot Battle Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eliot Battle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eliot Battle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eliot Battle Elementary
How many students attend Eliot Battle Elementary?
Eliot Battle Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eliot Battle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eliot Battle Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Eliot Battle Elementary?
56.5% of students at Eliot Battle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eliot Battle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eliot Battle Elementary is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eliot Battle Elementary?
Eliot Battle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Eliot Battle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Eliot Battle Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Eliot Battle Elementary, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.