- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Republic, MO
Schofield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Schofield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292622003175
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schofield Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Republic · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Schofield Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schofield Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, MO.
School address
District: Republic R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292622003175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Schofield Elementary shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 292622003175 · Republic, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Republic High (1,530 students)
Schofield Elementary shrank from 496 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Schofield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Republic High
Republic High
1,530 students
- Republic Middl
Republic Middle
1,211 students
- Price Elementa 507
Price Elementary
507 students
- Sweeny Element 481
Sweeny Elementary
481 students
- Mcculloch Elem 468
Mcculloch Elementary
468 students
- This school 457
Schofield Elementary
457 students
What this shows Schofield Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schofield Elementary compares
Schofield Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$10,667
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Schofield Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Republic R-Iii reports $10,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schofield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Republic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweeny Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcculloch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schofield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schofield Elementary
How many students attend Schofield Elementary?
Schofield Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Republic, MO. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schofield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Schofield Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Schofield Elementary?
26.6% of students at Schofield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schofield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Schofield Elementary is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Republic, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schofield Elementary?
Schofield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Schofield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Republic?
By Resource Investment Index, Schofield Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, 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 Republic on the city page.
What other schools are in Republic R-Iii?
Besides Schofield Elementary, Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students), Republic Middle (1,211 students), and Price Elementary (507 students). See the Republic R-Iii district page for the complete list.