Enrollment
26
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, MO
Gainesville Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291260003373
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville Preschool earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville Preschool has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Preschool ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gainesville, MO.
School address
District: Gainesville R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291260003373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville Preschool compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gainesville Preschool
Gainesville Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Gainesville, Missouri, enrolling 26 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Missouri schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 13 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Gainesville R-V spends $10,298 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 39.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gainesville R-V also operates Gainesville Elem. (292 students) and Gainesville High (287 students) alongside Gainesville Preschool.
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 Gainesville Preschool compares
Gainesville Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,298
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 13 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Gainesville Preschool is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville R-V, which includes Gainesville Preschool.
$10,298
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 31.3%
Federal 39.5%
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 Gainesville Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Preschool
How many students attend Gainesville Preschool?
Gainesville Preschool has 26 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Preschool is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville Preschool?
45.9% of students at Gainesville Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville Preschool is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Gainesville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville Preschool?
Gainesville Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gainesville Preschool rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Preschool ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Gainesville on the city page.
Is Gainesville Preschool a good school?
Gainesville Preschool earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri. 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 Gainesville R-V?
Besides Gainesville Preschool, Gainesville R-V also operates Gainesville Elem. (292 students) and Gainesville High (287 students). See the Gainesville R-V district page for the complete list.
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