Enrollment
683
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Potosi, MO
Potosi Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Potosi Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292550001493
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potosi Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Potosi · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Potosi Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi Elem. ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Potosi, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potosi Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potosi Elem.
Potosi Elem. is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Potosi, Missouri, enrolling 683 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Potosi R-Iii also operates Potosi High (673 students) and Trojan Intermediate (438 students) alongside Potosi 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 Potosi Elem. compares
Potosi 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$10,780
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 96.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Potosi Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potosi R-Iii, which includes Potosi Elem..
$10,780
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 16.8%
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 Potosi Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trojan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a. Evans Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potosi Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Potosi Elem.
How many students attend Potosi Elem.?
Potosi Elem. has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Potosi, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potosi Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Potosi Elem. is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potosi Elem.?
100.0% of students at Potosi Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potosi Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Potosi Elem. is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Potosi, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potosi Elem.?
Potosi Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Potosi Elem. rank among public schools in Potosi?
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi Elem. ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Potosi, 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 Potosi on the city page.
Is Potosi Elem. a good school?
Potosi Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Potosi R-Iii?
Besides Potosi Elem., Potosi R-Iii also operates Potosi High (673 students), Trojan Intermediate (438 students), and John a. Evans Middle (316 students). See the Potosi R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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