Enrollment
387
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hallsville, MO
Hallsville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Hallsville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291356002975
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hallsville Primary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hallsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hallsville Primary has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hallsville Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hallsville, MO.
School address
District: Hallsville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291356002975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hallsville Primary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hallsville Primary
Hallsville Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hallsville, Missouri, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hallsville R-Iv spends $9,463 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hallsville R-Iv also operates Hallsville High (464 students) and Hallsville Intermediate (361 students) alongside Hallsville Primary.
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 Hallsville Primary compares
Hallsville Primary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,463
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Hallsville Primary is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hallsville R-Iv, which includes Hallsville Primary.
$9,463
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 41.9%
Federal 12.1%
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 Hallsville Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hallsville Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hallsville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hallsville Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hallsville Primary
How many students attend Hallsville Primary?
Hallsville Primary has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hallsville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallsville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallsville Primary is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hallsville Primary?
22.5% of students at Hallsville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hallsville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Hallsville Primary is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Hallsville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hallsville Primary?
Hallsville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hallsville Primary rank among public schools in Hallsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hallsville Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hallsville, 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 Hallsville on the city page.
Is Hallsville Primary a good school?
Hallsville Primary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Hallsville R-Iv?
Besides Hallsville Primary, Hallsville R-Iv also operates Hallsville High (464 students), Hallsville Intermediate (361 students), and Hallsville Middle (340 students). See the Hallsville R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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