Enrollment
384
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291548000716
Ott Elem. — Independence, MO
Federal NCES profile for Ott Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ott Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ott Elem. reports 384 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Missouri average and 18% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 384 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Independence 30 spends $16,029 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.9% from local sources (property taxes), 35.3% from the state, and 21.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ott Elem. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 33% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,029
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 384 Top 62% in Missouri — larger than 38% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.3% +33% vs state
NCES ID 291548000716
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 384:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.3%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Independence 30, which includes Ott Elem..
$16,029
Per student
+5%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 35.3%
Federal 21.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Ott Elem.
How many students attend Ott Elem.?
Ott Elem. has 384 students enrolled. It is a other school in INDEPENDENCE, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ott Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ott Elem. is 15.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ott Elem.?
61.3% of students at Ott Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ott Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Ott Elem. is White at 54.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in INDEPENDENCE, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ott Elem.?
Ott Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.