- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mexico, MO
Eugene Field Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Field Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292081001132
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Field Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene Field Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem. ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mexico, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Eugene Field Elem. held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292081001132 · Mexico, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico High (734 students)
Eugene Field Elem. held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eugene Field Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexico High
Mexico High
734 students
- Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle
461 students
- Hawthorne Elem
Hawthorne Elem.
442 students
- This school
Eugene Field Elem.
418 students
- Mcmillan Early
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
319 students
What this shows Eugene Field Elem. reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene Field Elem. compares
Eugene Field 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$11,582
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Eugene Field Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mexico 59 reports $11,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eugene Field Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mexico Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcmillan Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Field Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene Field Elem.
How many students attend Eugene Field Elem.?
Eugene Field Elem. has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mexico, MO. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem. is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eugene Field Elem.?
100.0% of students at Eugene Field Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene Field Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Field Elem. is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Mexico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Field Elem.?
Eugene Field Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Eugene Field Elem. rank among public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem. ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mexico, 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 Mexico on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexico 59?
Besides Eugene Field Elem., Mexico 59 also operates Mexico High (734 students), Mexico Middle (461 students), and Hawthorne Elem. (442 students). See the Mexico 59 district page for the complete list.