- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasant Hill, MO
Pleasant Hill Primary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292533001460
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill Primary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill Primary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Primary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hill R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292533001460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Pleasant Hill Primary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 292533001460 · Pleasant Hill, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 11.3:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hill High (730 students)
Pleasant Hill Primary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hill Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill High
730 students
- This school
Pleasant Hill Primary
396 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Middle
328 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
320 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Elem.
306 students
What this shows Pleasant Hill Primary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hill Primary compares
Pleasant Hill Primary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 71% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$10,313
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Pleasant Hill Primary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Hill R-Iii reports $10,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hill Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Primary
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Primary?
Pleasant Hill Primary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasant Hill, MO. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Primary is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% 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 Pleasant Hill Primary?
13.5% of students at Pleasant Hill Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill Primary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill Primary is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill Primary?
Pleasant Hill Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pleasant Hill Primary rank among public schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Primary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Pleasant Hill R-Iii?
Besides Pleasant Hill Primary, Pleasant Hill R-Iii also operates Pleasant Hill High (730 students), Pleasant Hill Middle (328 students), and Pleasant Hill Intermediate (320 students). See the Pleasant Hill R-Iii district page for the complete list.