- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Polo, MO
Polo Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Polo Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292541001464
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polo Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Polo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Polo Elem. has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polo Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Polo, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Polo Elem. held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 292541001464 · Polo, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 10.5:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Polo High (127 students)
Polo Elem. held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Polo Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Polo Elem.
137 students
- Polo High
Polo High
127 students
- Polo Middle
Polo Middle
103 students
What this shows Polo Elem. reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polo Elem. compares
Polo 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,032
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Polo Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Polo R-Vii reports $14,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polo Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polo Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polo Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polo Elem.
How many students attend Polo Elem.?
Polo Elem. has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Polo, MO. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polo Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Polo Elem. is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% 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 Polo Elem.?
43.0% of students at Polo Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polo Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Polo Elem. is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Polo, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polo Elem.?
Polo Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Polo Elem. rank among public schools in Polo?
By Resource Investment Index, Polo Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Polo, 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 Polo R-Vii?
Besides Polo Elem., Polo R-Vii also operates Polo High (127 students) and Polo Middle (103 students). See the Polo R-Vii district page for the complete list.