- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasant Hope, MO
Pleasant Hope Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hope Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292535001462
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hope Elem. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pleasant Hope · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hope Elem. has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hope Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Hope, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hope R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292535001462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pleasant Hope Elem. held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 292535001462 · Pleasant Hope, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 11.2:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hope High (224 students)
Pleasant Hope Elem. held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hope Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasant Hope Elem.
258 students
- Pleasant Hope
Pleasant Hope High
224 students
- Pleasant Hope
Pleasant Hope Middle
168 students
What this shows Pleasant Hope Elem. reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hope Elem. compares
Pleasant Hope Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,423
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Pleasant Hope Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Pleasant Hope R-Vi reports $11,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hope Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hope High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hope Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hope Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hope Elem.
How many students attend Pleasant Hope Elem.?
Pleasant Hope Elem. has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasant Hope, MO. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope Elem. is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Hope Elem.?
46.6% of students at Pleasant Hope Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hope Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hope Elem. is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hope, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hope Elem.?
Pleasant Hope Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Hope Elem. rank among public schools in Pleasant Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hope Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Hope, 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 Pleasant Hope R-Vi?
Besides Pleasant Hope Elem., Pleasant Hope R-Vi also operates Pleasant Hope High (224 students) and Pleasant Hope Middle (168 students). See the Pleasant Hope R-Vi district page for the complete list.