- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
George Washington Carver Elem. held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 292181003011 · Neosho, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 17.9:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Neosho High (1,530 students)
George Washington Carver Elem. held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neosho High
Neosho High
1,530 students
- Neosho Jr. Hig
Neosho Jr. High
753 students
- Middle Sch.
Middle Sch.
702 students
- This school 591
George Washington Carver Elem.
591 students
- Benton Elem. 523
Benton Elem.
523 students
- South Elem. 285
South Elem.
285 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Elem. reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Elem. compares
George Washington Carver 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,445
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 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.
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
District finance for Neosho School District reports $10,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~591 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.