- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Excelsior Springs, MO
Elkhorn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elkhorn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291165000416
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhorn Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Excelsior Springs · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhorn Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO.
School address
District: Excelsior Springs 40 · Missouri
NCES ID 291165000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Elkhorn Elementary shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 291165000416 · Excelsior Springs, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 13.3:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Excelsior Springs High (764 students)
Elkhorn Elementary shrank from 207 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Elkhorn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excelsior Spri
Excelsior Springs High
764 students
- Excelsior Spri
Excelsior Springs Middle
540 students
- Cornerstone El
Cornerstone Elementary
466 students
- Lewis Elementa
Lewis Elementary
354 students
- This school 239
Elkhorn Elementary
239 students
- Excelsior Spri 151
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
151 students
What this shows Elkhorn Elementary reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhorn Elementary compares
Elkhorn 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,560
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Elkhorn Elementary is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Excelsior Springs 40 reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhorn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhorn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhorn Elementary
How many students attend Elkhorn Elementary?
Elkhorn Elementary has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Excelsior Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhorn Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhorn Elementary?
37.2% of students at Elkhorn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhorn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elkhorn Elementary is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Excelsior Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhorn Elementary?
Elkhorn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Elkhorn Elementary rank among public schools in Excelsior Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhorn Elementary ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, 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 Excelsior Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Excelsior Springs 40?
Besides Elkhorn Elementary, Excelsior Springs 40 also operates Excelsior Springs High (764 students), Excelsior Springs Middle (540 students), and Cornerstone Elementary (466 students). See the Excelsior Springs 40 district page for the complete list.