- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Festus, MO
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson R-Vii Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291623003305
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 57
- students enrolled
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Co. R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291623003305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-26.9%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 291623003305 · Festus, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 19:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (300 students)
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-26.9%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
300 students
- Danby-Rush Tow
Danby-Rush Tower Middle
246 students
- Telegraph Inte
Telegraph Intermediate
230 students
- Plattin Primar
Plattin Primary
203 students
- This school 57
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool
57 students
What this shows Jefferson R-Vii Preschool reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson R-Vii Preschool compares
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool is a shrinking 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,339
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Jefferson R-Vii Preschool is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Co. R-Vii reports $12,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson R-Vii Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danby-Rush Tower Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Telegraph Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plattin Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson R-Vii Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson R-Vii Preschool
How many students attend Jefferson R-Vii Preschool?
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool has 57 students enrolled. It is a public school in Festus, MO. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson R-Vii Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson R-Vii Preschool is 19:1, which is 48% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson R-Vii Preschool?
15.1% of students at Jefferson R-Vii Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson R-Vii Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson R-Vii Preschool is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Festus, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson R-Vii Preschool?
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Jefferson Co. R-Vii?
Besides Jefferson R-Vii Preschool, Jefferson Co. R-Vii also operates Jefferson High School (300 students), Danby-Rush Tower Middle (246 students), and Telegraph Intermediate (230 students). See the Jefferson Co. R-Vii district page for the complete list.