- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Noel, MO
Noel Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Noel Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292061001101
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noel Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 349
- students enrolled
Noel Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcdonald Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292061001101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Noel Elem. held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 292061001101 · Noel, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 13.4:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdonald County High (1,075 students)
Noel Elem. held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Noel Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdonald Count
Mcdonald County High
1,075 students
- Anderson Elem.
Anderson Elem.
521 students
- Southwest City 350
Southwest City Elem.
350 students
- This school 349
Noel Elem.
349 students
- White Rock Ele 347
White Rock Elem.
347 students
- Anderson Middl 275
Anderson Middle
275 students
What this shows Noel Elem. reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noel Elem. compares
Noel 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 64% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,363
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 28.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 24.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Noel Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdonald Co. R-I reports $11,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noel Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest City Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noel Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Noel Elem.
How many students attend Noel Elem.?
Noel Elem. has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Noel, MO. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noel Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Noel Elem. is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noel Elem.?
75.8% of students at Noel Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noel Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Noel Elem. is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Noel, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noel Elem.?
Noel 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).
What other schools are in Mcdonald Co. R-I?
Besides Noel Elem., Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Mcdonald County High (1,075 students), Anderson Elem. (521 students), and Southwest City Elem. (350 students). See the Mcdonald Co. R-I district page for the complete list.