- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fair Play, MO
Fair Play Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Fair Play 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 291173000430
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Play Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fair Play · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Play Elem. has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Play Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fair Play, MO.
School address
District: Fair Play R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291173000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fair Play Elem. held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 291173000430 · Fair Play, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Play High (119 students)
Fair Play Elem. held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fair Play Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fair Play Elem.
212 students
- Fair Play High
Fair Play High
119 students
- Little Stinger 19
Little Stingers Preschool
19 students
What this shows Fair Play Elem. reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Play Elem. compares
Fair Play 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$12,960
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Fair Play Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fair Play R-Ii reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair Play Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Play High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Stingers Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Play Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Play Elem.
How many students attend Fair Play Elem.?
Fair Play Elem. has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fair Play, MO. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Play Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Play Elem. is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Play Elem.?
98.4% of students at Fair Play Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Play Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Fair Play Elem. is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Fair Play, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Play Elem.?
Fair Play 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 Fair Play Elem. rank among public schools in Fair Play?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Play Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fair Play, 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 Play R-Ii?
Besides Fair Play Elem., Fair Play R-Ii also operates Fair Play High (119 students) and Little Stingers Preschool (19 students). See the Fair Play R-Ii district page for the complete list.