- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial, MO
Seckman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Seckman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291230000504
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seckman Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seckman Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seckman Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Seckman Elem. shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 291230000504 · Imperial, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 11.9:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students)
Seckman Elem. shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seckman Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seckman Sr. Hi
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- Fox Sr. High
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- Seckman Middle 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- This school 428
Seckman Elem.
428 students
What this shows Seckman Elem. reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seckman Elem. compares
Seckman 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$12,100
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Seckman Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seckman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seckman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seckman Elem.
How many students attend Seckman Elem.?
Seckman Elem. has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial, MO. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seckman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Seckman Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Seckman Elem.?
12.3% of students at Seckman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seckman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Seckman Elem. is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Imperial, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seckman Elem.?
Seckman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Seckman Elem. rank among elementary schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Seckman Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Imperial, 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 Imperial on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides Seckman Elem., Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), and Seckman Middle (687 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.