Enrollment
404
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desloge, MO
North County Parkside Elem.
Federal NCES profile for North County Parkside Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290543000096
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North County Parkside Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Desloge · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North County Parkside Elem. has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North County Parkside Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Desloge, MO.
School address
District: North St. Francois Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290543000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North County Parkside Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at North County Parkside Elem.
North County Parkside Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Desloge, Missouri, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 404 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 413 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North St. Francois Co. R-I spends $10,270 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North St. Francois Co. R-I also operates North Co. Sr. High (785 students) and North County Primary (673 students) alongside North County Parkside Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North County Parkside Elem. compares
North County Parkside Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, North County Parkside Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North St. Francois Co. R-I, which includes North County Parkside Elem..
$10,270
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 38.3%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North County Parkside Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Co. Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Co. Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North County Parkside Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North County Parkside Elem.
How many students attend North County Parkside Elem.?
North County Parkside Elem. has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desloge, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North County Parkside Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at North County Parkside Elem. is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North County Parkside Elem.?
49.3% of students at North County Parkside Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North County Parkside Elem.?
The largest demographic group at North County Parkside Elem. is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Desloge, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North County Parkside Elem.?
North County Parkside Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North County Parkside Elem. rank among public schools in Desloge?
By Resource Investment Index, North County Parkside Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Desloge, 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 Desloge on the city page.
Is North County Parkside Elem. a good school?
North County Parkside Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North St. Francois Co. R-I?
Besides North County Parkside Elem., North St. Francois Co. R-I also operates North Co. Sr. High (785 students), North County Primary (673 students), and North Co. Middle (364 students). See the North St. Francois Co. R-I district page for the complete list.
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