- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Gainesville Preschool held near 37 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 291260003373 · Gainesville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 13:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville Elem. (292 students)
Gainesville Preschool held near 37 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gainesville Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville El
Gainesville Elem.
292 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
287 students
- This school 26
Gainesville Preschool
26 students
What this shows Gainesville Preschool reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville Preschool compares
Gainesville Preschool 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,748
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 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.
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
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 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
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~26 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.