Enrollment
139
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291145000408
Eminence Elem. — Eminence, MO
Federal NCES profile for Eminence Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eminence R-I · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eminence Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eminence Elem. reports 139 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eminence R-I spends $14,309 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.6% from local sources (property taxes), 31.7% from the state, and 34.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eminence Elem. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 139 Top 20% in Missouri — larger than 80% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 291145000408
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eminence R-I, which includes Eminence Elem..
$14,309
Per student
-6%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 31.7%
Federal 34.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Similar other schools in Eminence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eminence Elem.
How many students attend Eminence Elem.?
Eminence Elem. has 139 students enrolled. It is a other school in EMINENCE, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eminence Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Eminence Elem. is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eminence Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Eminence Elem. is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in EMINENCE, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eminence Elem.?
Eminence Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.