- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Comfort, MO
Rocky Comfort Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Comfort Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292061001103
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Comfort Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 197
- students enrolled
Rocky Comfort Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcdonald Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292061001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rocky Comfort Elem. held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292061001103 · Rocky Comfort, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 13.1:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdonald County High (1,075 students)
Rocky Comfort Elem. held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Rocky Comfort Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdonald Count
Mcdonald County High
1,075 students
- Anderson Elem.
Anderson Elem.
521 students
- Southwest City 350
Southwest City Elem.
350 students
- Noel Elem. 349
Noel Elem.
349 students
- White Rock Ele 347
White Rock Elem.
347 students
- This school 197
Rocky Comfort Elem.
197 students
What this shows Rocky Comfort Elem. reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Comfort Elem. compares
Rocky Comfort 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$11,363
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Rocky Comfort Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdonald Co. R-I reports $11,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Comfort Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest City Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noel Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Comfort Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Comfort Elem.
How many students attend Rocky Comfort Elem.?
Rocky Comfort Elem. has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Comfort, MO. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Comfort Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Comfort Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Comfort Elem.?
41.4% of students at Rocky Comfort Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Comfort Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Comfort Elem. is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Rocky Comfort, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Comfort Elem.?
Rocky Comfort Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mcdonald Co. R-I?
Besides Rocky Comfort Elem., Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Mcdonald County High (1,075 students), Anderson Elem. (521 students), and Southwest City Elem. (350 students). See the Mcdonald Co. R-I district page for the complete list.