- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
North County Parkside Elem. grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 290543000096 · Desloge, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 15.5:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Co. Sr. High (785 students)
North County Parkside Elem. grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North County Parkside Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Co. Sr.
North Co. Sr. High
785 students
- North County P
North County Primary
673 students
- This school
North County Parkside Elem.
404 students
- North Co. Midd
North Co. Middle
364 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate Sch.
355 students
What this shows North County Parkside Elem. reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How North County Parkside Elem. compares
North County Parkside 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,823
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 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.
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
District finance for North St. Francois Co. R-I reports $10,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~404 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.