- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rolla, MO
Harry S. Truman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Harry S. Truman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292689001632
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry S. Truman Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Rolla · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry S. Truman Elem. has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S. Truman Elem. ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rolla, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Harry S. Truman Elem. held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 292689001632 · Rolla, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolla Sr. High (1,398 students)
Harry S. Truman Elem. held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Harry S. Truman Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rolla Sr. High
Rolla Sr. High
1,398 students
- Rolla Middle
Rolla Middle
857 students
- Rolla Jr. High
Rolla Jr. High
577 students
- This school 448
Harry S. Truman Elem.
448 students
- Col. John B. W 441
Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
441 students
- Mark Twain Ele 440
Mark Twain Elem.
440 students
What this shows Harry S. Truman Elem. reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry S. Truman Elem. compares
Harry S. Truman 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,353
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Harry S. Truman Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rolla 31 reports $11,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry S. Truman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolla Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolla Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Col. John B. Wyman Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry S. Truman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry S. Truman Elem.
How many students attend Harry S. Truman Elem.?
Harry S. Truman Elem. has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rolla, MO. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Elem. is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry S. Truman Elem.?
41.8% of students at Harry S. Truman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry S. Truman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Harry S. Truman Elem. is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Rolla, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry S. Truman Elem.?
Harry S. Truman 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 Harry S. Truman Elem. rank among schools in Rolla?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S. Truman Elem. ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rolla, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rolla on the city page.
What other schools are in Rolla 31?
Besides Harry S. Truman Elem., Rolla 31 also operates Rolla Sr. High (1,398 students), Rolla Middle (857 students), and Rolla Jr. High (577 students). See the Rolla 31 district page for the complete list.