- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, MO
Elm Grove Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Elm Grove Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291229000493
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Grove Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Grove Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Grove Elem. ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Fort Osage R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291229000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Elm Grove Elem. held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 291229000493 · Independence, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 11.3:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Osage High (1,545 students)
Elm Grove Elem. held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Elm Grove Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Osage Hig
Fort Osage High
1,545 students
- Fire Prairie M
Fire Prairie Middle
713 students
- Osage Trail Mi
Osage Trail Middle
675 students
- Indian Trails 365
Indian Trails Elem.
365 students
- Blue Hills Ele 357
Blue Hills Elem.
357 students
- This school 305
Elm Grove Elem.
305 students
What this shows Elm Grove Elem. reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Grove Elem. compares
Elm Grove 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 22% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,731
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Elm Grove Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Osage R-I reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Grove Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Osage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fire Prairie Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage Trail Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Hills Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Grove Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Grove Elem.
How many students attend Elm Grove Elem.?
Elm Grove Elem. has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Grove Elem. is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% 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 Elm Grove Elem.?
56.3% of students at Elm Grove Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Grove Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Elm Grove Elem. is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Grove Elem.?
Elm Grove Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Elm Grove Elem. rank among elementary schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Grove Elem. ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Independence, 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 Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Osage R-I?
Besides Elm Grove Elem., Fort Osage R-I also operates Fort Osage High (1,545 students), Fire Prairie Middle (713 students), and Osage Trail Middle (675 students). See the Fort Osage R-I district page for the complete list.