- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fordland, MO
Fordland Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Fordland Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291218000484
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fordland Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fordland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fordland Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fordland Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fordland, MO.
School address
District: Fordland R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291218000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Fordland Elem. held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 291218000484 · Fordland, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordland High (200 students)
Fordland Elem. held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fordland Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fordland Elem.
300 students
- Fordland High
Fordland High
200 students
- Fordland Middl
Fordland Middle
150 students
What this shows Fordland Elem. reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordland Elem. compares
Fordland 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,649
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Fordland Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Fordland R-Iii reports $11,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fordland Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordland High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fordland Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fordland Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fordland Elem.
How many students attend Fordland Elem.?
Fordland Elem. has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fordland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordland Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordland Elem. is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fordland Elem.?
36.5% of students at Fordland Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordland Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Fordland Elem. is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Fordland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fordland Elem.?
Fordland Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Fordland Elem. rank among public schools in Fordland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fordland Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fordland, 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 Fordland R-Iii?
Besides Fordland Elem., Fordland R-Iii also operates Fordland High (200 students) and Fordland Middle (150 students). See the Fordland R-Iii district page for the complete list.