- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arnold, MO
Richard Simpson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Richard Simpson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291230001019
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Simpson Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Simpson Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Simpson Elem. ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Arnold, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Richard Simpson Elem. held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 291230001019 · Arnold, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 12.1:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students)
Richard Simpson Elem. held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Richard Simpson Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seckman Sr. Hi
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- Fox Sr. High
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- Seckman Middle 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- This school 410
Richard Simpson Elem.
410 students
What this shows Richard Simpson Elem. reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Simpson Elem. compares
Richard Simpson 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,100
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Richard Simpson Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Simpson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Simpson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Simpson Elem.
How many students attend Richard Simpson Elem.?
Richard Simpson Elem. has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arnold, MO. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Simpson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Simpson Elem. is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Richard Simpson Elem.?
20.6% of students at Richard Simpson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Simpson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Richard Simpson Elem. is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Arnold, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Simpson Elem.?
Richard Simpson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Richard Simpson Elem. rank among elementary schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Simpson Elem. ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Arnold, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arnold on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides Richard Simpson Elem., Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), and Seckman Middle (687 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.