- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Grove, MO
Mountain Grove Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Grove Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292151001181
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Grove Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mountain Grove · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Grove Elem. has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Grove Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mountain Grove, MO.
School address
District: Mountain Grove R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292151001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mountain Grove Elem. held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 292151001181 · Mountain Grove, MO Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 14:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Grove High (455 students)
Mountain Grove Elem. held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mountain Grove Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mountain Grove Elem.
658 students
- Mountain Grove
Mountain Grove High
455 students
- Mountain Grove
Mountain Grove Middle
424 students
- Ozark Regional 6
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
6 students
What this shows Mountain Grove Elem. reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Grove Elem. compares
Mountain Grove 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,452
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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Mountain Grove Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain Grove R-Iii reports $10,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Grove Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Grove High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Grove Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Mountain Grove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Grove Elem.
How many students attend Mountain Grove Elem.?
Mountain Grove Elem. has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Grove, MO. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Grove Elem. is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Grove Elem.?
46.2% of students at Mountain Grove Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Grove Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Grove Elem. is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Mountain Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Grove Elem.?
Mountain Grove Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Mountain Grove Elem. rank among public schools in Mountain Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Grove Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mountain Grove, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mountain Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Grove R-Iii?
Besides Mountain Grove Elem., Mountain Grove R-Iii also operates Mountain Grove High (455 students), Mountain Grove Middle (424 students), and Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct (6 students). See the Mountain Grove R-Iii district page for the complete list.