- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, MO
Macon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Macon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291941001050
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Macon Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Macon, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Macon Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 291941001050 · Macon, MO Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 12.1:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Macon Senior High (390 students)
Macon Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Macon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Macon Elementary
509 students
- Macon Senior H
Macon Senior High
390 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
275 students
What this shows Macon Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macon Elementary compares
Macon 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,776
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Macon Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon Co. R-I reports $11,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macon Elementary
How many students attend Macon Elementary?
Macon Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Macon Elementary?
31.5% of students at Macon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Macon Elementary is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Macon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon Elementary?
Macon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Macon Elementary rank among public schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Macon, 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 Macon Co. R-I?
Besides Macon Elementary, Macon Co. R-I also operates Macon Senior High (390 students) and Macon Middle School (275 students). See the Macon Co. R-I district page for the complete list.