- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
Federal NCES profile for Locust St Expressive Arts Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100000308
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust St Expressive Arts Elem ranks #2 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 290100000308 · Columbia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 13.5:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 283
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
283 students
What this shows Locust St Expressive Arts Elem reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust St Expressive Arts Elem compares
Locust St Expressive Arts 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,936
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust St Expressive Arts Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
How many students attend Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
39.3% of students at Locust St Expressive Arts Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
The largest demographic group at Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Locust St Expressive Arts Elem rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust St Expressive Arts Elem ranks #2 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Locust St Expressive Arts Elem, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.