- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fulton, MO
Mcintire Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mcintire Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291255000522
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcintire Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcintire Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintire Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fulton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mcintire Elem. held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 291255000522 · Fulton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 11.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Sr. High (659 students)
Mcintire Elem. held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mcintire Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Sr. Hig
Fulton Sr. High
659 students
- Fulton Middle
Fulton Middle
513 students
- This school
Mcintire Elem.
321 students
- Bush Elem.
Bush Elem.
312 students
- Fulton Early C 252
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr
252 students
- Bartley Elem. 224
Bartley Elem.
224 students
What this shows Mcintire Elem. reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcintire Elem. compares
Mcintire 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% 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
$11,012
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Mcintire Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton 58 reports $11,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcintire Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bush Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Early Childhood Cntr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartley Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcintire Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcintire Elem.
How many students attend Mcintire Elem.?
Mcintire Elem. has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fulton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintire Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcintire Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% 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 Mcintire Elem.?
45.5% of students at Mcintire Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcintire Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mcintire Elem. is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Fulton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcintire Elem.?
Mcintire Elem. 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 Mcintire Elem. rank among elementary schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintire Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fulton, 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 Fulton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton 58?
Besides Mcintire Elem., Fulton 58 also operates Fulton Sr. High (659 students), Fulton Middle (513 students), and Bush Elem. (312 students). See the Fulton 58 district page for the complete list.