- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gerald, MO
Gerald Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Gerald Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292334001343
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerald Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 283
- students enrolled
Gerald Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gasconade Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292334001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gerald Elem. held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292334001343 · Gerald, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 11.3:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensville High (541 students)
Gerald Elem. held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gerald Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owensville Hig
Owensville High
541 students
- Owensville Ele
Owensville Elem.
539 students
- Owensville Mid
Owensville Middle
408 students
- This school
Gerald Elem.
283 students
What this shows Gerald Elem. reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerald Elem. compares
Gerald 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,268
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Gerald Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gasconade Co. R-Ii reports $10,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gerald Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owensville Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owensville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerald Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gerald Elem.
How many students attend Gerald Elem.?
Gerald Elem. has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gerald, MO. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald Elem. is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gerald Elem.?
40.3% of students at Gerald Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerald Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Gerald Elem. is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Gerald, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerald Elem.?
Gerald Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Gasconade Co. R-Ii?
Besides Gerald Elem., Gasconade Co. R-Ii also operates Owensville High (541 students), Owensville Elem. (539 students), and Owensville Middle (408 students). See the Gasconade Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.