- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesville, MO
Gainesville Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291260000525
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville Elem. earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gainesville, MO.
School address
District: Gainesville R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291260000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gainesville Elem. held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 291260000525 · Gainesville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.2:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville High (287 students)
Gainesville Elem. held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gainesville Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gainesville Elem.
292 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
287 students
- Gainesville Pr 26
Gainesville Preschool
26 students
What this shows Gainesville Elem. reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville Elem. compares
Gainesville 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,748
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 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Gainesville Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gainesville R-V reports $10,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gainesville Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Elem.
How many students attend Gainesville Elem.?
Gainesville Elem. has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Elem. is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville Elem.?
58.1% of students at Gainesville Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville Elem. is White at 99.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville Elem.?
Gainesville Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Gainesville Elem. rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville R-V?
Besides Gainesville Elem., Gainesville R-V also operates Gainesville High (287 students) and Gainesville Preschool (26 students). See the Gainesville R-V district page for the complete list.