- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fair Grove, MO
Fair Grove Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Fair Grove Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291170000428
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Grove Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fair Grove · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Grove Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fair Grove, MO.
School address
District: Fair Grove R-X · Missouri
NCES ID 291170000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fair Grove Elem. held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 291170000428 · Fair Grove, MO Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 13.8:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Grove High (373 students)
Fair Grove Elem. held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fair Grove Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fair Grove Elem.
550 students
- Fair Grove Hig
Fair Grove High
373 students
- Fair Grove Mid
Fair Grove Middle
373 students
What this shows Fair Grove Elem. reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Grove Elem. compares
Fair Grove 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,228
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Fair Grove Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fair Grove R-X reports $9,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair Grove Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Grove High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Grove Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Grove Elem.
How many students attend Fair Grove Elem.?
Fair Grove Elem. has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fair Grove, MO. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Grove Elem.?
25.5% of students at Fair Grove Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Grove Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Fair Grove Elem. is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Fair Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Grove Elem.?
Fair Grove Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fair Grove Elem. rank among public schools in Fair Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fair Grove, 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 Fair Grove R-X?
Besides Fair Grove Elem., Fair Grove R-X also operates Fair Grove High (373 students) and Fair Grove Middle (373 students). See the Fair Grove R-X district page for the complete list.