- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MO
North Elem.
Federal NCES profile for North Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291560000736
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
North Elem. shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 291560000736 · Jackson, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students)
North Elem. shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Sr. Hi
Jackson Sr. High
1,830 students
- Russell Hawkin
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
867 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
850 students
- East Elementar 726
East Elementary
726 students
- South Elem. 433
South Elem.
433 students
- This school 249
North Elem.
249 students
What this shows North Elem. reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elem. compares
North 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,205
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, North Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson R-Ii reports $10,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Hawkins Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elem.
How many students attend North Elem.?
North Elem. has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elem.?
30.2% of students at North Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elem.?
The largest demographic group at North Elem. is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem.?
North Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does North Elem. rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson R-Ii?
Besides North Elem., Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students), Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students), and Jackson Middle (850 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.