- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lilbourn, MO
Lilbourn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lilbourn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290000401482
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lilbourn Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Lilbourn Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Madrid Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290000401482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lilbourn Elementary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 290000401482 · Lilbourn, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (361 students)
Lilbourn Elementary held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lilbourn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
361 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
276 students
- New Madrid Ele
New Madrid Elementary
250 students
- This school
Lilbourn Elementary
233 students
- Matthews Eleme 139
Matthews Elementary
139 students
What this shows Lilbourn Elementary reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lilbourn Elementary compares
Lilbourn Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 35.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Lilbourn Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for New Madrid Co. R-I reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lilbourn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Madrid Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthews Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lilbourn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lilbourn Elementary
How many students attend Lilbourn Elementary?
Lilbourn Elementary has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lilbourn, MO. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lilbourn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lilbourn Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lilbourn Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lilbourn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lilbourn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lilbourn Elementary is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Lilbourn, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lilbourn Elementary?
Lilbourn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in New Madrid Co. R-I?
Besides Lilbourn Elementary, New Madrid Co. R-I also operates Central High School (361 students), Central Middle School (276 students), and New Madrid Elementary (250 students). See the New Madrid Co. R-I district page for the complete list.