Enrollment
550
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fair Grove Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fair Grove Elem.
Fair Grove Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fair Grove, Missouri, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 436 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fair Grove R-X spends $8,641 per pupil, 33% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fair Grove R-X also operates Fair Grove High (373 students) and Fair Grove Middle (373 students) alongside Fair Grove Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fair Grove Elem. compares
Fair Grove Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fair Grove R-X, which includes Fair Grove Elem..
$8,641
Per student
-33%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 45.8%
Federal 10.9%
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.
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
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fair Grove on the city page.
Is Fair Grove Elem. a good school?
Fair Grove Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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