- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, MO
Mallory Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mallory Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290612000150
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mallory Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mallory Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mallory Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, MO.
School address
District: Dallas Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290612000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mallory Elem. held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 290612000150 · Buffalo, MO Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 12:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo High (511 students)
Mallory Elem. held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mallory Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mallory Elem.
599 students
- Buffalo High
Buffalo High
511 students
- Buffalo Middle
Buffalo Middle
466 students
What this shows Mallory Elem. reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mallory Elem. compares
Mallory 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 | 49.1% | ▲ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,875
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Mallory Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Co. R-I reports $11,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mallory Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mallory Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mallory Elem.
How many students attend Mallory Elem.?
Mallory Elem. has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, MO. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mallory Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mallory 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 Mallory Elem.?
49.1% of students at Mallory Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mallory Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mallory Elem. is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mallory Elem.?
Mallory 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 Mallory Elem. rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Mallory Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, 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 Dallas Co. R-I?
Besides Mallory Elem., Dallas Co. R-I also operates Buffalo High (511 students) and Buffalo Middle (466 students). See the Dallas Co. R-I district page for the complete list.