- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scott City, MO
Scott City Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Scott City Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291545000704
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott City Elem. earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Scott City · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott City Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Scott City, MO.
School address
District: Scott City R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291545000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Scott City Elem. grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 291545000704 · Scott City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 12.8:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott City High (268 students)
Scott City Elem. grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Scott City Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scott City Elem.
282 students
- Scott City Hig
Scott City High
268 students
- Scott City Mid
Scott City Middle
223 students
What this shows Scott City Elem. reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott City Elem. compares
Scott City Elem. is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,401
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Scott City Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott City R-I reports $12,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott City Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott City Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott City Elem.
How many students attend Scott City Elem.?
Scott City Elem. has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scott City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City Elem. is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott City Elem.?
51.5% of students at Scott City Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott City Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Scott City Elem. is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Scott City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott City Elem.?
Scott City Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Scott City Elem. rank among public schools in Scott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Scott City, 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 Scott City R-I?
Besides Scott City Elem., Scott City R-I also operates Scott City High (268 students) and Scott City Middle (223 students). See the Scott City R-I district page for the complete list.