- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puxico, MO
Puxico Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Puxico Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292565001507
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puxico Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Puxico · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Puxico Elem. has class sizes smaller than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puxico Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Puxico, MO.
School address
District: Puxico R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 292565001507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Puxico Elem. held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 292565001507 · Puxico, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 10.3:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Puxico High (191 students)
Puxico Elem. held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Puxico Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Puxico Elem.
308 students
- Puxico High
Puxico High
191 students
- Puxico Jr. Hig
Puxico Jr. High
176 students
- Mingo Puxico T 37
Mingo Puxico Technical High
37 students
What this shows Puxico Elem. reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puxico Elem. compares
Puxico 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Missouri - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,977
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Puxico Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Puxico R-Viii reports $10,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Puxico Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puxico High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Puxico Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mingo Puxico Technical High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puxico Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Puxico Elem.
How many students attend Puxico Elem.?
Puxico Elem. has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puxico, MO. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puxico Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Puxico Elem. is 10.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% 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 Puxico Elem.?
38.8% of students at Puxico Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puxico Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Puxico Elem. is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Puxico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puxico Elem.?
Puxico Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Puxico Elem. rank among public schools in Puxico?
By Resource Investment Index, Puxico Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Puxico, 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 Puxico R-Viii?
Besides Puxico Elem., Puxico R-Viii also operates Puxico High (191 students), Puxico Jr. High (176 students), and Mingo Puxico Technical High (37 students). See the Puxico R-Viii district page for the complete list.