Enrollment
110
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292469001713
Pettis Co. Elem. — Sedalia, MO
Federal NCES profile for Pettis Co. Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pettis Co. R-Xii · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pettis Co. Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pettis Co. Elem. reports 110 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the Missouri average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 110 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pettis Co. R-Xii spends $25,513 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.2% from local sources (property taxes), 11.4% from the state, and 13.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pettis Co. Elem. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 49% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 5% in Missouri — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,513
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 110 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 110 Top 15% in Missouri — larger than 85% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 6.6:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +117% vs state
NCES ID 292469001713
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 6.4%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 110:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pettis Co. R-Xii, which includes Pettis Co. Elem..
$25,513
Per student
+67%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.4%
Federal 13.4%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pettis Co. Elem.
How many students attend Pettis Co. Elem.?
Pettis Co. Elem. has 110 students enrolled. It is a other school in SEDALIA, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pettis Co. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pettis Co. Elem. is 6.6:1, which is 49% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pettis Co. Elem.?
100.0% of students at Pettis Co. Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pettis Co. Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Pettis Co. Elem. is White at 70.0%. The school serves a student body in SEDALIA, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pettis Co. Elem.?
Pettis Co. Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.