- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reeds Spring, MO
Reeds Spring Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Reeds Spring Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292616003034
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reeds Spring Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Reeds Spring · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Reeds Spring Elem. has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Spring Elem. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Reeds Spring, MO.
School address
District: Reeds Spring R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292616003034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Reeds Spring Elem. held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 292616003034 · Reeds Spring, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 11:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Reeds Spring High (560 students)
Reeds Spring Elem. held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Reeds Spring Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reeds Spring H
Reeds Spring High
560 students
- This school
Reeds Spring Elem.
352 students
- Reeds Spring P
Reeds Spring Primary
284 students
- Reeds Spring M
Reeds Spring Middle
268 students
- Reeds Spring I
Reeds Spring Intermediate
254 students
What this shows Reeds Spring Elem. reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reeds Spring Elem. compares
Reeds Spring 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$14,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Reeds Spring Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reeds Spring R-Iv reports $14,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reeds Spring Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeds Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reeds Spring Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reeds Spring Elem.
How many students attend Reeds Spring Elem.?
Reeds Spring Elem. has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reeds Spring, MO. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Elem. is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% 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 Reeds Spring Elem.?
51.7% of students at Reeds Spring Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reeds Spring Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Reeds Spring Elem. is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Reeds Spring, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reeds Spring Elem.?
Reeds Spring Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Reeds Spring Elem. rank among public schools in Reeds Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Spring Elem. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Reeds Spring, 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 Reeds Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Reeds Spring R-Iv?
Besides Reeds Spring Elem., Reeds Spring R-Iv also operates Reeds Spring High (560 students), Reeds Spring Primary (284 students), and Reeds Spring Middle (268 students). See the Reeds Spring R-Iv district page for the complete list.