- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mcculloch Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292622003171 · Republic, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13.8:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Republic High (1,530 students)
Mcculloch Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mcculloch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Republic High
Republic High
1,530 students
- Republic Middl
Republic Middle
1,211 students
- Price Elementa 507
Price Elementary
507 students
- Sweeny Element 481
Sweeny Elementary
481 students
- This school 468
Mcculloch Elementary
468 students
- Schofield Elem 457
Schofield Elementary
457 students
What this shows Mcculloch Elementary reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcculloch Elementary compares
Mcculloch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,667
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 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.
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
District finance for Republic R-Iii reports $10,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,211
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~468 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.