- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cape Girardeau, MO
Parkview School
Federal NCES profile for Parkview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203050
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Cape Girardeau · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Cape Girardeau, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Parkview School shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 290002203050 · Cape Girardeau, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 4.2:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M Davis School (43 students)
Parkview School shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Parkview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M Davis
Helen M Davis School
43 students
- Shady Grove Sc
Shady Grove School
39 students
- Mapaville Scho
Mapaville School
37 students
- Greene Valley
Greene Valley School
35 students
- Maple Valley S
Maple Valley School
35 students
- This school
Parkview School
25 students
What this shows Parkview School reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview School compares
Parkview School is a shrinking 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 67% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 63% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 2% in Missouri - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.0%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Parkview School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Parkview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Valley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~25 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkview School
How many students attend Parkview School?
Parkview School has 25 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Cape Girardeau, MO. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview School is 4.2:1, which is 67% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 73% 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 Parkview School?
75.0% of students at Parkview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview School?
The largest demographic group at Parkview School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Cape Girardeau, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview School?
Parkview School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkview School rank among schools in Cape Girardeau?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Cape Girardeau, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cape Girardeau on the city page.
What other schools are in Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides Parkview School, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Helen M Davis School (43 students), Shady Grove School (39 students), and Mapaville School (37 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.