- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, MO
Rissler Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Rissler Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293036002079
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rissler Elem. earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rissler Elem. has class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rissler Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MO.
School address
District: Trenton R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 293036002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Rissler Elem. shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 293036002079 · Trenton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 9.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Sr. High (318 students)
Rissler Elem. shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Rissler Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rissler Elem.
350 students
- Trenton Sr. Hi
Trenton Sr. High
318 students
- Trenton Middle
Trenton Middle
299 students
What this shows Rissler Elem. reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rissler Elem. compares
Rissler Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Missouri - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$11,798
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Rissler Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trenton R-Ix reports $11,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rissler Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trenton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rissler Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rissler Elem.
How many students attend Rissler Elem.?
Rissler Elem. has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rissler Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Rissler Elem. is 9.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% 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 Rissler Elem.?
44.2% of students at Rissler Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rissler Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Rissler Elem. is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Trenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rissler Elem.?
Rissler Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Rissler Elem. rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rissler Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trenton, 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 Trenton R-Ix?
Besides Rissler Elem., Trenton R-Ix also operates Trenton Sr. High (318 students) and Trenton Middle (299 students). See the Trenton R-Ix district page for the complete list.