- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesville, MO
Parker Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Parker Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293144003414
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Educational Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Educational Center has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Educational Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, MO.
School address
District: Waynesville R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293144003414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Parker Educational Center grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 293144003414 · Waynesville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 17:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students)
Parker Educational Center grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Parker Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesville Sr
Waynesville Sr. High
1,719 students
- Freedom Elem.
Freedom Elem.
954 students
- Waynesville Ea
Waynesville East Elem.
920 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
906 students
- 6th Grade Cent 451
6th Grade Center
451 students
- This school 34
Parker Educational Center
34 students
What this shows Parker Educational Center reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Educational Center compares
Parker Educational Center is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,863
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.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Two or More 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Parker Educational Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
District finance for Waynesville R-Vi reports $11,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville East Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Educational Center
How many students attend Parker Educational Center?
Parker Educational Center has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Educational Center is 17:1, which is 33% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker Educational Center?
37.5% of students at Parker Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Parker Educational Center is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Waynesville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Educational Center?
Parker Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Parker Educational Center rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Educational Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesville R-Vi?
Besides Parker Educational Center, Waynesville R-Vi also operates Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students), Freedom Elem. (954 students), and Waynesville East Elem. (920 students). See the Waynesville R-Vi district page for the complete list.