- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, MO
Exceptional Child Coop.
Federal NCES profile for Exceptional Child Coop., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291484000686
👥 S:T ratio 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exceptional Child Coop. earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Exceptional Child Coop. has class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exceptional Child Coop. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Houston, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Exceptional Child Coop. shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291484000686 · Houston, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 4.4:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston Elem. (443 students)
Exceptional Child Coop. shrank from 41 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Exceptional Child Coop. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston Elem.
Houston Elem.
443 students
- Houston High
Houston High
359 students
- Houston Middle
Houston Middle
198 students
- This school 40
Exceptional Child Coop.
40 students
What this shows Exceptional Child Coop. reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exceptional Child Coop. compares
Exceptional Child Coop. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 66% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Missouri - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,489
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.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Exceptional Child Coop. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
District finance for Houston R-I reports $12,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Exceptional Child Coop. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exceptional Child Coop.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Exceptional Child Coop.
How many students attend Exceptional Child Coop.?
Exceptional Child Coop. has 40 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Houston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exceptional Child Coop.?
The student-teacher ratio at Exceptional Child Coop. is 4.4:1, which is 66% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 72% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exceptional Child Coop.?
24.4% of students at Exceptional Child Coop. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exceptional Child Coop.?
The largest demographic group at Exceptional Child Coop. is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Houston, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exceptional Child Coop.?
Exceptional Child Coop. has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Exceptional Child Coop. rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Exceptional Child Coop. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Houston, 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 Houston R-I?
Besides Exceptional Child Coop., Houston R-I also operates Houston Elem. (443 students), Houston High (359 students), and Houston Middle (198 students). See the Houston R-I district page for the complete list.