- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmyra, MO
Palmyra Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292349001360
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmyra Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmyra Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Palmyra Elem. held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 292349001360 · Palmyra, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 12.6:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra Middle (343 students)
Palmyra Elem. held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Palmyra Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palmyra Elem.
452 students
- Palmyra Middle
Palmyra Middle
343 students
- Palmyra High
Palmyra High
331 students
What this shows Palmyra Elem. reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmyra Elem. compares
Palmyra Elem. 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,275
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Palmyra Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmyra R-I reports $10,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmyra Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmyra High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra Elem.
How many students attend Palmyra Elem.?
Palmyra Elem. has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmyra, MO. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Elem. is 12.6:1, 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 Palmyra Elem.?
20.4% of students at Palmyra Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra Elem. is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Palmyra, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmyra Elem.?
Palmyra Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Palmyra Elem. rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palmyra R-I?
Besides Palmyra Elem., Palmyra R-I also operates Palmyra Middle (343 students) and Palmyra High (331 students). See the Palmyra R-I district page for the complete list.