Enrollment
258
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Hope Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Hope Elem.
Pleasant Hope Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pleasant Hope, Missouri, enrolling 258 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 386 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pleasant Hope R-Vi also operates Pleasant Hope High (224 students) and Pleasant Hope Middle (168 students) alongside Pleasant Hope Elem..
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 Hope Elem. compares
Pleasant Hope Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,470
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Hope R-Vi, which includes Pleasant Hope Elem..
$10,470
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 45.2%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pleasant Hope on the city page.
Is Pleasant Hope Elem. a good school?
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. 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 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.
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