- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, MO
Hollister Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hollister Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291455000683
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollister Elem. has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hollister, MO.
School address
District: Hollister R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291455000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hollister Elem. held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 291455000683 · Hollister, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 14.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister High (475 students)
Hollister Elem. held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hollister Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollister High
Hollister High
475 students
- This school
Hollister Elem.
367 students
- Hollister Midd
Hollister Middle
314 students
- Hollister Earl
Hollister Early Childhood Ctr
213 students
What this shows Hollister Elem. reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollister Elem. compares
Hollister 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,706
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Hollister Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hollister R-V reports $13,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hollister Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollister Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollister Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollister Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hollister Elem.
How many students attend Hollister Elem.?
Hollister Elem. has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, MO. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister Elem. is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister Elem.?
52.5% of students at Hollister Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hollister Elem. is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Hollister, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister Elem.?
Hollister 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 Hollister Elem. rank among public schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Elem. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister R-V?
Besides Hollister Elem., Hollister R-V also operates Hollister High (475 students), Hollister Middle (314 students), and Hollister Early Childhood Ctr (213 students). See the Hollister R-V district page for the complete list.