Enrollment
470
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forsyth Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forsyth Elem.
Forsyth Elem. is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Forsyth, Missouri, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 470 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #260.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Forsyth R-Iii also operates Forsyth High (394 students) and Forsyth Middle (356 students) alongside Forsyth Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forsyth Elem. compares
Forsyth Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth R-Iii, which includes Forsyth Elem..
$11,590
Per student
-10%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Forsyth on the city page.
Is Forsyth Elem. a good school?
Forsyth Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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