- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, MO
Randall Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Randall Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291548000719
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall Elem. earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #13 of 22
- schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Elem. ranks #13 of 22 schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Randall Elem. grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 291548000719 · Independence, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 13.5:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Randall Elem. grew from 260 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Randall Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- This school 284
Randall Elem.
284 students
What this shows Randall Elem. reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randall Elem. compares
Randall Elem. 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,302
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 22.5%
Two or More 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Randall Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randall Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randall Elem.
How many students attend Randall Elem.?
Randall Elem. has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall Elem. is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randall Elem.?
76.5% of students at Randall Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Randall Elem. is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall Elem.?
Randall Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Randall Elem. rank among schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Elem. ranks #13 of 22 schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Randall Elem., Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.