- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, MO
Prairie Dell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Dell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293057003377
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Dell Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Dell Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Dell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Union, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Prairie Dell Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 293057003377 · Union, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 11.3:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High (956 students)
Prairie Dell Elementary grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Prairie Dell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High
Union High
956 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
704 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
643 students
- This school
Prairie Dell Elementary
495 students
- Beaufort Elem. 322
Beaufort Elem.
322 students
What this shows Prairie Dell Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Dell Elementary compares
Prairie Dell Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$11,594
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Prairie Dell Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union R-Xi reports $11,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Dell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaufort Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Dell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Dell Elementary
How many students attend Prairie Dell Elementary?
Prairie Dell Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, MO. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Dell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Dell Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% 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 Prairie Dell Elementary?
34.2% of students at Prairie Dell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Dell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Dell Elementary is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Union, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Dell Elementary?
Prairie Dell Elementary 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 Prairie Dell Elementary rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Dell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Union, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Union R-Xi?
Besides Prairie Dell Elementary, Union R-Xi also operates Union High (956 students), Union Middle (704 students), and Central Elem. (643 students). See the Union R-Xi district page for the complete list.