Enrollment
43
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Joseph, MO
Helen M Davis School
Federal NCES profile for Helen M Davis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203061
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen M Davis School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 5
- schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen M Davis School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen M Davis School ranks #5 of 5 schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Helen M Davis School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Helen M Davis School
Helen M Davis School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in St Joseph, Missouri, enrolling 43 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.2:1, Helen M Davis School is leaner than roughly 94% of Missouri schools and 44% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Missouri schools, with 43 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Shady Grove School (39 students) and Mapaville School (37 students) alongside Helen M Davis School.
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 Helen M Davis School compares
Helen M Davis School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.2:1 | ▼ 44% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in Missouri - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Helen M Davis School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Helen M Davis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Valley School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Autumn Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen M Davis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Helen M Davis School
How many students attend Helen M Davis School?
Helen M Davis School has 43 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in St Joseph, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen M Davis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen M Davis School is 7.2:1, which is 44% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 54% 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 Helen M Davis School?
61.5% of students at Helen M Davis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen M Davis School?
The largest demographic group at Helen M Davis School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen M Davis School?
Helen M Davis School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Helen M Davis School rank among schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen M Davis School ranks #5 of 5 schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Joseph on the city page.
Is Helen M Davis School a good school?
Helen M Davis School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri. 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 Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides Helen M Davis School, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Shady Grove School (39 students), Mapaville School (37 students), and Greene Valley School (35 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.
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