- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Joseph, MO
Ellison Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Ellison Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292706001650
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellison Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellison Elem. has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellison Elem. ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ellison Elem. held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 292706001650 · St Joseph, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Ellison Elem. held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ellison Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 343
Ellison Elem.
343 students
What this shows Ellison Elem. reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellison Elem. compares
Ellison 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,067
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Ellison Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellison Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellison Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellison Elem.
How many students attend Ellison Elem.?
Ellison Elem. has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellison Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellison Elem. is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellison Elem.?
36.5% of students at Ellison Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellison Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Ellison Elem. is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellison Elem.?
Ellison Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Ellison Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellison Elem. ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Ellison Elem., St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.