- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
H. Byron Masterson Elem. held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 291650000896 · Kennett, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 13.5:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennett High (493 students)
H. Byron Masterson Elem. held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
H. Byron Masterson Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennett High
Kennett High
493 students
- South Elem.
South Elem.
420 students
- This school
H. Byron Masterson Elem.
417 students
- Kennett Middle
Kennett Middle
392 students
- Early Childhoo 85
Early Childhood Ctr.
85 students
What this shows H. Byron Masterson Elem. reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. Byron Masterson Elem. compares
H. Byron Masterson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,781
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 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.
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
District finance for Kennett 39 reports $10,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~417 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.