Enrollment
41
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291995001061
Manes R-V School District — Mountain Grove, MO
Federal NCES profile for Manes R-V School District, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manes R-V School District compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Manes R-V School District reports 41 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the Missouri average and 26% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 19 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Manes R-V spends $21,309 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.6% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 34.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manes R-V School District compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,309
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 19 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 41 Top 5% in Missouri — larger than 95% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 7.8:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.3% -17% vs state
NCES ID 291995001061
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.2
Students per counselor 19:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manes R-V, which includes Manes R-V School District.
$21,309
Per student
+40%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 38.6%
Federal 34.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Manes R-V School District
How many students attend Manes R-V School District?
Manes R-V School District has 41 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mountain Grove, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manes R-V School District?
The student-teacher ratio at Manes R-V School District is 7.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manes R-V School District?
38.3% of students at Manes R-V School District are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manes R-V School District?
The largest demographic group at Manes R-V School District is White at 97.6%. The school serves a student body in Mountain Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manes R-V School District?
Manes R-V School District has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.