- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Festus, MO
Festus Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Festus Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291203000479
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Festus Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Festus · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Festus Elem. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Festus Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Festus, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Festus Elem. held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291203000479 · Festus, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,045 enr · 15.1:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Festus Sr. High (1,019 students)
Festus Elem. held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Festus Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Festus Elem.
1,045 students
- Festus Sr. Hig
Festus Sr. High
1,019 students
- Festus Interme
Festus Intermediate
804 students
- Festus Middle
Festus Middle
486 students
What this shows Festus Elem. reports 1,045 students on the CCD universe file.
How Festus Elem. compares
Festus 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,045
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,612
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Festus Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Festus R-Vi reports $9,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Festus Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festus Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Festus Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Festus Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Festus Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,045 students)
Frequently asked questions about Festus Elem.
How many students attend Festus Elem.?
Festus Elem. has 1,045 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Festus, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Festus Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Festus Elem. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Festus Elem.?
29.0% of students at Festus Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Festus Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Festus Elem. is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Festus, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Festus Elem.?
Festus Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Festus Elem. rank among elementary schools in Festus?
By Resource Investment Index, Festus Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Festus, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Festus on the city page.
What other schools are in Festus R-Vi?
Besides Festus Elem., Festus R-Vi also operates Festus Sr. High (1,019 students), Festus Intermediate (804 students), and Festus Middle (486 students). See the Festus R-Vi district page for the complete list.