Enrollment
468
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Republic, MO
Mcculloch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcculloch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292622003171
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcculloch Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Republic · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcculloch Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcculloch Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, MO.
School address
District: Republic R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292622003171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcculloch Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcculloch Elementary
Mcculloch Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Republic, Missouri, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 468 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Republic R-Iii spends $9,911 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students) and Republic Middle (1,211 students) alongside Mcculloch Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcculloch Elementary compares
Mcculloch Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Mcculloch Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Republic R-Iii, which includes Mcculloch Elementary.
$9,911
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.2%
Federal 11.8%
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.
How Mcculloch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Republic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweeny Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schofield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcculloch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcculloch Elementary
How many students attend Mcculloch Elementary?
Mcculloch Elementary has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Republic, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcculloch Elementary?
24.0% of students at Mcculloch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcculloch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcculloch Elementary is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Republic, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcculloch Elementary?
Mcculloch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcculloch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Republic?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcculloch Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Republic on the city page.
Is Mcculloch Elementary a good school?
Mcculloch Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Republic R-Iii?
Besides Mcculloch Elementary, Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students), Republic Middle (1,211 students), and Price Elementary (507 students). See the Republic R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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