- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson City, MO
Moreau Heights Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Moreau Heights Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291619000751
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moreau Heights Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Moreau Heights Elem. has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moreau Heights Elem. ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Moreau Heights Elem. shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 291619000751 · Jefferson City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 9.8:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson City High (1,353 students)
Moreau Heights Elem. shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Moreau Heights Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson City
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- Capital City H
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- This school 324
Moreau Heights Elem.
324 students
What this shows Moreau Heights Elem. reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moreau Heights Elem. compares
Moreau Heights Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,522
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 26.2%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Moreau Heights Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moreau Heights Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moreau Heights Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moreau Heights Elem.
How many students attend Moreau Heights Elem.?
Moreau Heights Elem. has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreau Heights Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Moreau Heights Elem. is 9.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% 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 Moreau Heights Elem.?
50.0% of students at Moreau Heights Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moreau Heights Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Moreau Heights Elem. is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moreau Heights Elem.?
Moreau Heights Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Moreau Heights Elem. rank among elementary schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Moreau Heights Elem. ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Moreau Heights Elem., Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Capital City High School (1,314 students), and Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.