- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Festus, MO
Festus Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Festus Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291203002779
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Festus Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Festus · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Festus Intermediate has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Festus Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Festus, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Festus Intermediate grew from 745 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 291203002779 · Festus, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 20.6:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Festus Elem. (1,045 students)
Festus Intermediate grew from 745 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Festus Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Festus Elem.
Festus Elem.
1,045 students
- Festus Sr. Hig
Festus Sr. High
1,019 students
- This school
Festus Intermediate
804 students
- Festus Middle
Festus Middle
486 students
What this shows Festus Intermediate reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Festus Intermediate compares
Festus Intermediate is a growing 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Festus Intermediate 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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festus Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Festus Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Festus Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Festus Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Festus Intermediate
How many students attend Festus Intermediate?
Festus Intermediate has 804 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Festus, MO. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Festus Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Festus Intermediate is 20.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Festus Intermediate?
31.1% of students at Festus Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Festus Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Festus Intermediate is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Festus, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Festus Intermediate?
Festus Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Festus Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Festus?
By Resource Investment Index, Festus Intermediate ranks #4 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 Intermediate, Festus R-Vi also operates Festus Elem. (1,045 students), Festus Sr. High (1,019 students), and Festus Middle (486 students). See the Festus R-Vi district page for the complete list.