Enrollment
109
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, MO
Pineville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Pineville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292061003106
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pineville Primary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pineville Primary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville Primary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Anderson, MO.
School address
District: Mcdonald Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292061003106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pineville Primary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pineville Primary
Pineville Primary is a small combined-grade school in Anderson, Missouri, enrolling 109 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 109 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mcdonald Co. R-I spends $10,211 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Mcdonald County High (1,075 students) and Anderson Elem. (521 students) alongside Pineville Primary.
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 Pineville Primary compares
Pineville Primary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,211
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Pineville Primary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcdonald Co. R-I, which includes Pineville Primary.
$10,211
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 48.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 Pineville Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest City Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noel Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pineville Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pineville Primary
How many students attend Pineville Primary?
Pineville Primary has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineville Primary is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pineville Primary?
33.0% of students at Pineville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pineville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Pineville Primary is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Anderson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pineville Primary?
Pineville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pineville Primary rank among public schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pineville Primary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Anderson, 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 Anderson on the city page.
Is Pineville Primary a good school?
Pineville Primary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Mcdonald Co. R-I?
Besides Pineville Primary, Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Mcdonald County High (1,075 students), Anderson Elem. (521 students), and Southwest City Elem. (350 students). See the Mcdonald Co. R-I district page for the complete list.
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