- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elsberry, MO
Elsberry High
Federal NCES profile for Elsberry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291140000407
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsberry High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elsberry · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsberry High has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsberry High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elsberry, MO.
School address
District: Elsberry R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291140000407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Elsberry High held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291140000407 · Elsberry, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 14.7:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarence Cannon Elem. (307 students)
Elsberry High held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Elsberry High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarence Canno
Clarence Cannon Elem.
307 students
- This school
Elsberry High
264 students
- Ida Cannon Mid
Ida Cannon Middle
258 students
What this shows Elsberry High reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsberry High compares
Elsberry High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,423
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Elsberry High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Elsberry R-Ii reports $11,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsberry High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Cannon Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida Cannon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsberry High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsberry High
How many students attend Elsberry High?
Elsberry High has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elsberry, MO. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsberry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsberry High is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsberry High?
32.9% of students at Elsberry High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsberry High?
The largest demographic group at Elsberry High is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Elsberry, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsberry High?
Elsberry High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elsberry High rank among public schools in Elsberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsberry High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elsberry, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elsberry R-Ii?
Besides Elsberry High, Elsberry R-Ii also operates Clarence Cannon Elem. (307 students) and Ida Cannon Middle (258 students). See the Elsberry R-Ii district page for the complete list.