Enrollment
258
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elsberry, MO
Ida Cannon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ida Cannon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291140001990
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida Cannon Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elsberry · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida Cannon Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Cannon Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elsberry, MO.
School address
District: Elsberry R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291140001990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ida Cannon Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ida Cannon Middle
Ida Cannon Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Elsberry, Missouri, enrolling 258 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.7% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Elsberry R-Ii spends $10,213 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elsberry R-Ii also operates Clarence Cannon Elem. (307 students) and Elsberry High (264 students) alongside Ida Cannon Middle.
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 Ida Cannon Middle compares
Ida Cannon Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Ida Cannon Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elsberry R-Ii, which includes Ida Cannon Middle.
$10,213
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ida Cannon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Cannon Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elsberry High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida Cannon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ida Cannon Middle
How many students attend Ida Cannon Middle?
Ida Cannon Middle has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elsberry, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Cannon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Cannon Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida Cannon Middle?
41.7% of students at Ida Cannon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida Cannon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ida Cannon Middle is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Elsberry, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida Cannon Middle?
Ida Cannon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ida Cannon Middle rank among public schools in Elsberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida Cannon Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elsberry, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elsberry on the city page.
Is Ida Cannon Middle a good school?
Ida Cannon Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Elsberry R-Ii?
Besides Ida Cannon Middle, Elsberry R-Ii also operates Clarence Cannon Elem. (307 students) and Elsberry High (264 students). See the Elsberry R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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