Enrollment
34
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Educational Center compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker Educational Center
Parker Educational Center is a small combined-grade school in Waynesville, Missouri, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 92% of Missouri schools and 33% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.5% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Missouri schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Two or More (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Its district draws 41.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waynesville R-Vi also operates Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students) and Freedom Elem. (954 students) alongside Parker Educational Center.
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 Parker Educational Center compares
Parker Educational Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,554
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesville R-Vi, which includes Parker Educational Center.
$11,554
Per student
-11%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 37.0%
Federal 41.2%
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 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
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Parker Educational Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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