- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cassville, MO
Eunice Thomas Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Eunice Thomas Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290817000217
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eunice Thomas Elem. earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cassville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eunice Thomas Elem. has class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Thomas Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cassville, MO.
School address
District: Cassville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290817000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Eunice Thomas Elem. held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 290817000217 · Cassville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 17.6:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cassville High (586 students)
Eunice Thomas Elem. held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eunice Thomas Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cassville High
Cassville High
586 students
- This school
Eunice Thomas Elem.
457 students
- Cassville Midd
Cassville Middle
395 students
- Cassville Inte
Cassville Intermediate
383 students
What this shows Eunice Thomas Elem. reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eunice Thomas Elem. compares
Eunice Thomas 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Missouri - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$10,622
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Eunice Thomas Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cassville R-Iv reports $10,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eunice Thomas Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cassville Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cassville Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eunice Thomas Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eunice Thomas Elem.
How many students attend Eunice Thomas Elem.?
Eunice Thomas Elem. has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cassville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice Thomas Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Eunice Thomas Elem. is 17.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eunice Thomas Elem.?
53.4% of students at Eunice Thomas Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eunice Thomas Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Eunice Thomas Elem. is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Cassville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eunice Thomas Elem.?
Eunice Thomas Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Eunice Thomas Elem. rank among public schools in Cassville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Thomas Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cassville, 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 Cassville R-Iv?
Besides Eunice Thomas Elem., Cassville R-Iv also operates Cassville High (586 students), Cassville Middle (395 students), and Cassville Intermediate (383 students). See the Cassville R-Iv district page for the complete list.