- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Catawissa, MO
Nike Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Nike Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292346001354
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nike Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 212
- students enrolled
Nike Elem. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Meramec Valley R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292346001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Nike Elem. grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 292346001354 · Catawissa, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 15.1:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Pacific High (973 students)
Nike Elem. grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Nike Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pacific High
Pacific High
973 students
- Zitzman Elem.
Zitzman Elem.
469 students
- Riverbend Sch.
Riverbend Sch.
442 students
- Pacific Interm
Pacific Intermediate
399 students
- Coleman Elem. 265
Coleman Elem.
265 students
- This school 212
Nike Elem.
212 students
What this shows Nike Elem. reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nike Elem. compares
Nike Elem. is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$12,973
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 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Nike Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meramec Valley R-Iii reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nike Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zitzman Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nike Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nike Elem.
How many students attend Nike Elem.?
Nike Elem. has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Catawissa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nike Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Nike Elem. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nike Elem.?
26.6% of students at Nike Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nike Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Nike Elem. is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Catawissa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nike Elem.?
Nike Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Meramec Valley R-Iii?
Besides Nike Elem., Meramec Valley R-Iii also operates Pacific High (973 students), Zitzman Elem. (469 students), and Riverbend Sch. (442 students). See the Meramec Valley R-Iii district page for the complete list.