Enrollment
417
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennett, MO
H. Byron Masterson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for H. Byron Masterson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291650000896
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. Byron Masterson Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kennett · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
H. Byron Masterson Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. Byron Masterson Elem. ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kennett, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H. Byron Masterson Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at H. Byron Masterson Elem.
H. Byron Masterson Elem. is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kennett, Missouri, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.3% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 41.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kennett 39 also operates Kennett High (493 students) and South Elem. (420 students) alongside H. Byron Masterson 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 H. Byron Masterson Elem. compares
H. Byron Masterson 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,475
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 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 46.8%
African American 33.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, H. Byron Masterson Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennett 39, which includes H. Byron Masterson Elem..
$10,475
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 41.8%
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 H. Byron Masterson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. Byron Masterson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about H. Byron Masterson Elem.
How many students attend H. Byron Masterson Elem.?
H. Byron Masterson Elem. has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennett, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. Byron Masterson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at H. Byron Masterson Elem. is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H. Byron Masterson Elem.?
99.3% of students at H. Byron Masterson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. Byron Masterson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at H. Byron Masterson Elem. is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Kennett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. Byron Masterson Elem.?
H. Byron Masterson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 H. Byron Masterson Elem. rank among public schools in Kennett?
By Resource Investment Index, H. Byron Masterson Elem. ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kennett, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kennett on the city page.
Is H. Byron Masterson Elem. a good school?
H. Byron Masterson Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kennett 39?
Besides H. Byron Masterson Elem., Kennett 39 also operates Kennett High (493 students), South Elem. (420 students), and Kennett Middle (392 students). See the Kennett 39 district page for the complete list.
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