- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayette, MO
Laurence J. Daly Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Laurence J. Daly Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291199000446
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurence J. Daly Elem. earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurence J. Daly Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurence J. Daly Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MO.
School address
District: Fayette R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291199000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Laurence J. Daly Elem. held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 291199000446 · Fayette, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette High (188 students)
Laurence J. Daly Elem. held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Laurence J. Daly Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laurence J. Daly Elem.
324 students
- Fayette High
Fayette High
188 students
- Wm. N. Clark M
Wm. N. Clark Middle
155 students
What this shows Laurence J. Daly Elem. reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurence J. Daly Elem. compares
Laurence J. Daly Elem. 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,698
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Laurence J. Daly Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Fayette R-Iii reports $9,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurence J. Daly Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm. N. Clark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurence J. Daly Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurence J. Daly Elem.
How many students attend Laurence J. Daly Elem.?
Laurence J. Daly Elem. has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayette, MO. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurence J. Daly Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurence J. Daly Elem. is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Laurence J. Daly Elem.?
35.6% of students at Laurence J. Daly Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurence J. Daly Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Laurence J. Daly Elem. is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Fayette, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurence J. Daly Elem.?
Laurence J. Daly Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Laurence J. Daly Elem. rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurence J. Daly Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fayette, 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 Fayette R-Iii?
Besides Laurence J. Daly Elem., Fayette R-Iii also operates Fayette High (188 students) and Wm. N. Clark Middle (155 students). See the Fayette R-Iii district page for the complete list.