- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ft Leonard Wood, MO
Partridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Partridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293144002171
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Partridge Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ft Leonard Wood · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Partridge Elem. has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Partridge Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ft Leonard Wood, MO.
School address
District: Waynesville R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293144002171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Partridge Elem. grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 293144002171 · Ft Leonard Wood, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 17:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students)
Partridge Elem. grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Partridge Elem. 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 375
Partridge Elem.
375 students
What this shows Partridge Elem. reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Partridge Elem. compares
Partridge Elem. 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 | 12.8% | ▼ 72% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Partridge Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesville R-Vi reports $11,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Partridge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville East Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Partridge Elem.'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 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Partridge Elem.
How many students attend Partridge Elem.?
Partridge Elem. has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ft Leonard Wood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Partridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Partridge Elem. 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 Partridge Elem.?
12.8% of students at Partridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Partridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Partridge Elem. is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Ft Leonard Wood, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Partridge Elem.?
Partridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Partridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in Ft Leonard Wood?
By Resource Investment Index, Partridge Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ft Leonard Wood, 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 Waynesville R-Vi?
Besides Partridge Elem., 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.