- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Potosi Elem. held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.6 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292550001493 · Potosi, MO Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Potosi High (673 students)
Potosi Elem. held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.6 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Potosi Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Potosi Elem.
683 students
- Potosi High
Potosi High
673 students
- Trojan Interme
Trojan Intermediate
438 students
- John a. Evans
John a. Evans Middle
316 students
What this shows Potosi Elem. reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potosi Elem. compares
Potosi 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,029
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
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.
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
District finance for Potosi R-Iii reports $11,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~683 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.