- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lathrop, MO
Lathrop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lathrop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291797000959
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lathrop Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lathrop Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lathrop, MO.
School address
District: Lathrop R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291797000959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lathrop Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291797000959 · Lathrop, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 10.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop High School (272 students)
Lathrop Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lathrop Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lathrop Elementary School
403 students
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
272 students
- Lathrop Middle
Lathrop Middle School
196 students
What this shows Lathrop Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lathrop Elementary School compares
Lathrop Elementary School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,171
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Lathrop Elementary School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lathrop R-Ii reports $12,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lathrop Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lathrop Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lathrop Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lathrop Elementary School
How many students attend Lathrop Elementary School?
Lathrop Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lathrop, MO. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathrop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathrop Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Lathrop Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Lathrop Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lathrop Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lathrop Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Lathrop, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lathrop Elementary School?
Lathrop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lathrop Elementary School rank among public schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop R-Ii?
Besides Lathrop Elementary School, Lathrop R-Ii also operates Lathrop High School (272 students) and Lathrop Middle School (196 students). See the Lathrop R-Ii district page for the complete list.