- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, MO
Lillian Schaper School
Federal NCES profile for Lillian Schaper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203052
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian Schaper School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian Schaper School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Schaper School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bowling Green, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lillian Schaper School grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+30.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 290002203052 · Bowling Green, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 6.5:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M Davis School (43 students)
Lillian Schaper School grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+30.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lillian Schaper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M Davis
Helen M Davis School
43 students
- Shady Grove Sc
Shady Grove School
39 students
- Mapaville Scho
Mapaville School
37 students
- Greene Valley
Greene Valley School
35 students
- Maple Valley S
Maple Valley School
35 students
- This school 13
Lillian Schaper School
13 students
What this shows Lillian Schaper School reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian Schaper School compares
Lillian Schaper School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 49% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 52% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in Missouri - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Lillian Schaper School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Lillian Schaper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Valley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian Schaper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~13 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lillian Schaper School
How many students attend Lillian Schaper School?
Lillian Schaper School has 13 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Bowling Green, MO. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Schaper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Schaper School is 6.5:1, which is 49% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 59% 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 Lillian Schaper School?
70.0% of students at Lillian Schaper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian Schaper School?
The largest demographic group at Lillian Schaper School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian Schaper School?
Lillian Schaper School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lillian Schaper School rank among public schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Schaper School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bowling Green, 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 Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides Lillian Schaper School, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Helen M Davis School (43 students), Shady Grove School (39 students), and Mapaville School (37 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.