- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Higbee, MO
Higbee Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Higbee Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291437000666
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Higbee Elem. earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Higbee · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Higbee Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Higbee Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Higbee, MO.
School address
District: Higbee R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291437000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Higbee Elem. grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 291437000666 · Higbee, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 11.6:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Higbee High (124 students)
Higbee Elem. grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Higbee Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Higbee High
Higbee High
124 students
- This school
Higbee Elem.
104 students
- Higbee Middle 45
Higbee Middle School
45 students
What this shows Higbee Elem. reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Higbee Elem. compares
Higbee Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 30% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,379
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 104 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.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.6, Higbee Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Higbee R-Viii reports $13,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Higbee Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higbee High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higbee Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Higbee Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Higbee Elem.
How many students attend Higbee Elem.?
Higbee Elem. has 104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Higbee, MO. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higbee Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Higbee Elem. is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 Higbee Elem.?
32.4% of students at Higbee Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Higbee Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Higbee Elem. is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Higbee, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Higbee Elem.?
Higbee Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Higbee Elem. rank among public schools in Higbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Higbee Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Higbee, 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 Higbee R-Viii?
Besides Higbee Elem., Higbee R-Viii also operates Higbee High (124 students) and Higbee Middle School (45 students). See the Higbee R-Viii district page for the complete list.