- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ozark, MO
North Elem.
Federal NCES profile for North Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292343002727
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- 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 #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ozark, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
North Elem. shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 292343002727 · Ozark, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 13.2:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ozark High (1,789 students)
North Elem. shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 46.0 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
- Ozark High
Ozark High
1,789 students
- Ozark Jr. High
Ozark Jr. High
943 students
- Ozark Middle S
Ozark Middle School
876 students
- West Elem. 584
West Elem.
584 students
- East Elem. 515
East Elem.
515 students
- This school 514
North Elem.
514 students
What this shows North Elem. reports 514 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 54% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,197
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 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, North Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark R-Vi reports $11,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elem. | Similar size | Similar 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
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elem.
How many students attend North Elem.?
North Elem. has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ozark, MO. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elem. is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elem.?
21.0% 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 85.0% of enrollment, in Ozark, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elem.?
North Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark on the city page.
What other schools are in Ozark R-Vi?
Besides North Elem., Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students), Ozark Jr. High (943 students), and Ozark Middle School (876 students). See the Ozark R-Vi district page for the complete list.