Enrollment
264
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291140000407
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elsberry · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elsberry High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elsberry High
Elsberry High is a mid-sized high school in Elsberry, Missouri, enrolling 264 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Elsberry R-Ii spends $10,213 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 72 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 264 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Elsberry R-Ii also operates Clarence Cannon Elem. (307 students) and Ida Cannon Middle (258 students) alongside Elsberry High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elsberry High compares
Elsberry High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elsberry R-Ii, which includes Elsberry High.
$10,213
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elsberry on the city page.
Is Elsberry High a good school?
Elsberry High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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