Enrollment
320
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasant Hill, MO
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292533002897
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill Intermediate earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill Intermediate has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hill R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292533002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Hill Intermediate compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Hill Intermediate
Pleasant Hill Intermediate is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Missouri average.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pleasant Hill R-Iii spends $10,114 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pleasant Hill R-Iii also operates Pleasant Hill High (730 students) and Pleasant Hill Primary (396 students) alongside Pleasant Hill Intermediate.
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 Pleasant Hill Intermediate compares
Pleasant Hill Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 77% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,114
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Pleasant Hill Intermediate is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Hill R-Iii, which includes Pleasant Hill Intermediate.
$10,114
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 38.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 Pleasant Hill Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary 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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Intermediate
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Intermediate?
Pleasant Hill Intermediate has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasant Hill, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Intermediate is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Hill Intermediate?
10.5% of students at Pleasant Hill Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill Intermediate is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill Intermediate?
Pleasant Hill Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Hill Intermediate rank among public schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Intermediate ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill on the city page.
Is Pleasant Hill Intermediate a good school?
Pleasant Hill Intermediate earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. 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 Pleasant Hill R-Iii?
Besides Pleasant Hill Intermediate, Pleasant Hill R-Iii also operates Pleasant Hill High (730 students), Pleasant Hill Primary (396 students), and Pleasant Hill Middle (328 students). See the Pleasant Hill R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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