Enrollment
236
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laquey, MO
Laquey R-V Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Laquey R-V Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291788000956
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laquey R-V Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 236
- students enrolled
Laquey R-V Elem. has class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laquey R-V Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laquey R-V Elem.
Laquey R-V Elem. is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Laquey, Missouri, enrolling 236 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Laquey R-V Elem. is leaner than roughly 88% of Missouri schools and 32% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 236 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laquey R-V spends $10,176 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 236 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Laquey R-V also operates Missouri Digital Academy (1,377 students) and Laquey R-V High (205 students) alongside Laquey R-V 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 Laquey R-V Elem. compares
Laquey R-V 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Missouri - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,176
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Laquey R-V Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laquey R-V, which includes Laquey R-V Elem..
$10,176
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 51.3%
Federal 15.5%
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 Laquey R-V Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Digital Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Laquey R-V High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laquey R-V Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laquey R-V Elem.
How many students attend Laquey R-V Elem.?
Laquey R-V Elem. has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laquey, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laquey R-V Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Laquey R-V Elem. is 8.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laquey R-V Elem.?
50.5% of students at Laquey R-V Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laquey R-V Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Laquey R-V Elem. is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Laquey, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laquey R-V Elem.?
Laquey R-V Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
Is Laquey R-V Elem. a good school?
Laquey R-V Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Laquey R-V?
Besides Laquey R-V Elem., Laquey R-V also operates Missouri Digital Academy (1,377 students) and Laquey R-V High (205 students). See the Laquey R-V district page for the complete list.
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