- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forsyth, MO
Forsyth Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Forsyth Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291224000486
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forsyth Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forsyth Elem. has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, MO.
School address
District: Forsyth R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291224000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Forsyth Elem. held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 291224000486 · Forsyth, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.2:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Forsyth High (394 students)
Forsyth Elem. held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Forsyth Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Forsyth Elem.
470 students
- Forsyth High
Forsyth High
394 students
- Forsyth Middle
Forsyth Middle
356 students
- Tri Lakes Spec 75
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op
75 students
What this shows Forsyth Elem. reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forsyth Elem. compares
Forsyth 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,217
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Forsyth Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth R-Iii reports $12,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forsyth Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forsyth Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forsyth Elem.
How many students attend Forsyth Elem.?
Forsyth Elem. has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forsyth, MO. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Elem. is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forsyth Elem.?
50.0% of students at Forsyth Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forsyth Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Forsyth Elem. is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Forsyth, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forsyth Elem.?
Forsyth 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 Forsyth Elem. rank among public schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, 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 Forsyth R-Iii?
Besides Forsyth Elem., Forsyth R-Iii also operates Forsyth High (394 students), Forsyth Middle (356 students), and Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op (75 students). See the Forsyth R-Iii district page for the complete list.