- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fenton, MO
George Guffey Elem.
Federal NCES profile for George Guffey Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291230002402
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Guffey Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
George Guffey Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Guffey Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Fenton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
George Guffey Elem. grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 291230002402 · Fenton, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students)
George Guffey Elem. grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
George Guffey Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seckman Sr. Hi
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- Fox Sr. High
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- Seckman Middle 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- This school 523
George Guffey Elem.
523 students
What this shows George Guffey Elem. reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Guffey Elem. compares
George Guffey Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,100
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 7.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, George Guffey Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Guffey Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Guffey Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Guffey Elem.
How many students attend George Guffey Elem.?
George Guffey Elem. has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Guffey Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at George Guffey Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Guffey Elem.?
31.3% of students at George Guffey Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Guffey Elem.?
The largest demographic group at George Guffey Elem. is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Fenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Guffey Elem.?
George Guffey Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 George Guffey Elem. rank among elementary schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, George Guffey Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Fenton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides George Guffey Elem., Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), and Seckman Middle (687 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.