Enrollment
157
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291059000356
Rushville Elem. — Rushville, MO
Federal NCES profile for Rushville Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Buchanan Co. R-Iv · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rushville Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rushville Elem. reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% below the Missouri average and 48% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 314 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Buchanan Co. R-Iv spends $15,131 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.1% from the state, and 9.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rushville Elem. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Missouri — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,131
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 314 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 157 Top 23% in Missouri — larger than 77% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.1% -41% vs state
NCES ID 291059000356
Student demographics
White 99.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 99.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 314:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buchanan Co. R-Iv, which includes Rushville Elem..
$15,131
Per student
-1%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 49.1%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rushville Elem.
How many students attend Rushville Elem.?
Rushville Elem. has 157 students enrolled. It is a other school in RUSHVILLE, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushville Elem. is 12.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rushville Elem.?
27.1% of students at Rushville Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushville Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Rushville Elem. is White at 99.4%. The school serves a student body in RUSHVILLE, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushville Elem.?
Rushville Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.