Enrollment
591
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neosho, MO
George Washington Carver Elem.
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292181003011
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Neosho · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Elem. has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, MO.
School address
District: Neosho School District · Missouri
NCES ID 292181003011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Carver Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Carver Elem.
George Washington Carver Elem. is a large elementary school in Neosho, Missouri, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Missouri schools and 40% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.1% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Neosho School District spends $9,875 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students) and Neosho Jr. High (753 students) alongside George Washington Carver 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 George Washington Carver Elem. compares
George Washington Carver 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,875
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, George Washington Carver Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neosho School District, which includes George Washington Carver Elem..
$9,875
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 41.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 George Washington Carver Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neosho Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle Sch. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Elem.
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elem.?
George Washington Carver Elem. has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neosho, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elem. is 17.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver Elem.?
38.1% of students at George Washington Carver Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Elem.?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Elem. is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Neosho, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Elem.?
George Washington Carver Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 George Washington Carver Elem. rank among elementary schools in Neosho?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, 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 Neosho on the city page.
Is George Washington Carver Elem. a good school?
George Washington Carver Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Neosho School District?
Besides George Washington Carver Elem., Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students), Neosho Jr. High (753 students), and Middle Sch. (702 students). See the Neosho School District district page for the complete list.
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