- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Madrid, MO
New Madrid Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Madrid Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290000401484
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Madrid Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Madrid · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Madrid Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Madrid Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Madrid, MO.
School address
District: New Madrid Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290000401484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
New Madrid Elementary shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 290000401484 · New Madrid, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (361 students)
New Madrid Elementary shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
New Madrid Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
361 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
276 students
- This school
New Madrid Elementary
250 students
- Lilbourn Eleme
Lilbourn Elementary
233 students
- Matthews Eleme 139
Matthews Elementary
139 students
What this shows New Madrid Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Madrid Elementary compares
New Madrid Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
African American 33.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, New Madrid Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for New Madrid Co. R-I reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Madrid Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lilbourn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthews Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Madrid Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Madrid Elementary
How many students attend New Madrid Elementary?
New Madrid Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Madrid, MO. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Madrid Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Madrid Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 New Madrid Elementary?
100.0% of students at New Madrid Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Madrid Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Madrid Elementary is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in New Madrid, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Madrid Elementary?
New Madrid Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 New Madrid Elementary rank among public schools in New Madrid?
By Resource Investment Index, New Madrid Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Madrid, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Madrid Co. R-I?
Besides New Madrid Elementary, New Madrid Co. R-I also operates Central High School (361 students), Central Middle School (276 students), and Lilbourn Elementary (233 students). See the New Madrid Co. R-I district page for the complete list.