Enrollment
326
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warsaw, MO
North Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293107002153
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Warsaw, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary
North Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Warsaw, Missouri, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.2% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Warsaw R-Ix spends $10,000 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Warsaw R-Ix also operates Warsaw High School (385 students) and John Boise Middle School (272 students) alongside North Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
North Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$10,000
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 93.9%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, North Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw R-Ix, which includes North Elementary.
$10,000
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 28.9%
Federal 20.6%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Boise Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Elementary
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warsaw, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary?
99.2% of students at North Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Warsaw, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary?
North Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Warsaw, 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 Warsaw on the city page.
Is North Elementary a good school?
North Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Warsaw R-Ix?
Besides North Elementary, Warsaw R-Ix also operates Warsaw High School (385 students), John Boise Middle School (272 students), and South Elementary (258 students). See the Warsaw R-Ix district page for the complete list.
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