- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Ida Cannon Middle grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 291140001990 · Elsberry, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarence Cannon Elem. (307 students)
Ida Cannon Middle grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ida Cannon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarence Canno
Clarence Cannon Elem.
307 students
- Elsberry High
Elsberry High
264 students
- This school
Ida Cannon Middle
258 students
What this shows Ida Cannon Middle reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida Cannon Middle compares
Ida Cannon Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,423
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 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.
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
District finance for Elsberry R-Ii reports $11,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~258 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.