- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niangua, MO
Niangua Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Niangua Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292250001232
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niangua Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Niangua · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Niangua Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niangua Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Niangua, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Niangua Elem. shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 292250001232 · Niangua, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 12.9:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Niangua High (126 students)
Niangua Elem. shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Niangua Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Niangua Elem.
155 students
- Niangua High
Niangua High
126 students
- Niangua Middle
Niangua Middle School
63 students
What this shows Niangua Elem. reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niangua Elem. compares
Niangua 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$11,356
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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Niangua Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Niangua R-V reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niangua Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niangua High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niangua Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niangua Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niangua Elem.
How many students attend Niangua Elem.?
Niangua Elem. has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niangua, MO. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niangua Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Niangua Elem. is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niangua Elem.?
40.1% of students at Niangua Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niangua Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Niangua Elem. is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Niangua, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niangua Elem.?
Niangua Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Niangua Elem. rank among public schools in Niangua?
By Resource Investment Index, Niangua Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Niangua, 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 Niangua R-V?
Besides Niangua Elem., Niangua R-V also operates Niangua High (126 students) and Niangua Middle School (63 students). See the Niangua R-V district page for the complete list.