- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nixa, MO
John Thomas School of Discover
Federal NCES profile for John Thomas School of Discover, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292253003202
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Thomas School of Discover earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Nixa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Thomas School of Discover has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Thomas School of Discover ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, MO.
School address
District: Nixa Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 292253003202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John Thomas School of Discover held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 292253003202 · Nixa, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.9:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixa High (2,041 students)
John Thomas School of Discover held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
John Thomas School of Discover in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixa High
Nixa High
2,041 students
- Nixa Junior Hi
Nixa Junior High
1,033 students
- High Pointe El 619
High Pointe Elem.
619 students
- Century Elem. 592
Century Elem.
592 students
- Summit Interme 507
Summit Intermediate School
507 students
- This school 493
John Thomas School of Discover
493 students
What this shows John Thomas School of Discover reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Thomas School of Discover compares
John Thomas School of Discover 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 74% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,378
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, John Thomas School of Discover is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixa Public Schools reports $10,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Thomas School of Discover Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nixa Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Pointe Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Thomas School of Discover's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Thomas School of Discover
How many students attend John Thomas School of Discover?
John Thomas School of Discover has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nixa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Thomas School of Discover?
The student-teacher ratio at John Thomas School of Discover is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Thomas School of Discover?
11.9% of students at John Thomas School of Discover are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Thomas School of Discover?
The largest demographic group at John Thomas School of Discover is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Nixa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Thomas School of Discover?
John Thomas School of Discover has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 John Thomas School of Discover rank among elementary schools in Nixa?
By Resource Investment Index, John Thomas School of Discover ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nixa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nixa Public Schools?
Besides John Thomas School of Discover, Nixa Public Schools also operates Nixa High (2,041 students), Nixa Junior High (1,033 students), and High Pointe Elem. (619 students). See the Nixa Public Schools district page for the complete list.