- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hermann, MO
Hermann Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hermann Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291428000644
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermann Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hermann · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermann Elem. has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermann Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hermann, MO.
School address
District: Gasconade Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291428000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hermann Elem. held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291428000644 · Hermann, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 11.2:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermann Middle (284 students)
Hermann Elem. held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hermann Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermann Middle
Hermann Middle
284 students
- Hermann High
Hermann High
282 students
- This school
Hermann Elem.
247 students
What this shows Hermann Elem. reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermann Elem. compares
Hermann 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$12,184
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Hermann Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Gasconade Co. R-I reports $12,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermann Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermann High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermann Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermann Elem.
How many students attend Hermann Elem.?
Hermann Elem. has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hermann, MO. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermann Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermann Elem. is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Hermann Elem.?
35.3% of students at Hermann Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermann Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hermann Elem. is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Hermann, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermann Elem.?
Hermann Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Hermann Elem. rank among public schools in Hermann?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermann Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hermann, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gasconade Co. R-I?
Besides Hermann Elem., Gasconade Co. R-I also operates Hermann Middle (284 students) and Hermann High (282 students). See the Gasconade Co. R-I district page for the complete list.