Enrollment
550
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knob Noster, MO
Knob Noster Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Knob Noster Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291683000931
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knob Noster Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Knob Noster · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Knob Noster Elem. has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knob Noster Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Knob Noster, MO.
School address
District: Knob Noster R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291683000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knob Noster Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knob Noster Elem.
Knob Noster Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Knob Noster, Missouri, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Missouri schools and 59% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 443 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 44.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Knob Noster R-Viii also operates Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. (602 students) and Knob Noster High (474 students) alongside Knob Noster Elem..
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 Knob Noster Elem. compares
Knob Noster Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 59% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,434
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 76.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Knob Noster Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knob Noster R-Viii, which includes Knob Noster Elem..
$10,434
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 44.3%
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 Knob Noster Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knob Noster High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knob Noster Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knob Noster Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Knob Noster Elem.
How many students attend Knob Noster Elem.?
Knob Noster Elem. has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knob Noster, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knob Noster Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Knob Noster Elem. is 20.4:1, which is 59% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knob Noster Elem.?
26.9% of students at Knob Noster Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knob Noster Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Knob Noster Elem. is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Knob Noster, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knob Noster Elem.?
Knob Noster Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Knob Noster Elem. rank among public schools in Knob Noster?
By Resource Investment Index, Knob Noster Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Knob Noster, 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 Knob Noster on the city page.
Is Knob Noster Elem. a good school?
Knob Noster Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. 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 Knob Noster R-Viii?
Besides Knob Noster Elem., Knob Noster R-Viii also operates Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. (602 students), Knob Noster High (474 students), and Knob Noster Middle (381 students). See the Knob Noster R-Viii district page for the complete list.
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