- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacific, MO
Pacific Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292346001355
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Intermediate earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pacific · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Intermediate has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pacific, MO.
School address
District: Meramec Valley R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292346001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Pacific Intermediate held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 292346001355 · Pacific, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.5:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pacific High (973 students)
Pacific Intermediate held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pacific Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pacific High
Pacific High
973 students
- Zitzman Elem.
Zitzman Elem.
469 students
- Riverbend Sch.
Riverbend Sch.
442 students
- This school
Pacific Intermediate
399 students
- Coleman Elem. 265
Coleman Elem.
265 students
- Nike Elem. 212
Nike Elem.
212 students
What this shows Pacific Intermediate reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Intermediate compares
Pacific Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,973
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Pacific Intermediate is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meramec Valley R-Iii reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zitzman Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nike Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Intermediate
How many students attend Pacific Intermediate?
Pacific Intermediate has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacific, MO. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Intermediate is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Pacific Intermediate?
30.8% of students at Pacific Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Intermediate is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Pacific, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Intermediate?
Pacific Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Pacific Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Pacific?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pacific, 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 Pacific on the city page.
What other schools are in Meramec Valley R-Iii?
Besides Pacific Intermediate, Meramec Valley R-Iii also operates Pacific High (973 students), Zitzman Elem. (469 students), and Riverbend Sch. (442 students). See the Meramec Valley R-Iii district page for the complete list.