- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poplar Bluff, MO
Shady Grove School
Federal NCES profile for Shady Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203044
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Grove School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Grove School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Shady Grove School grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+56.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 290002203044 · Poplar Bluff, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 6.5:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M Davis School (43 students)
Shady Grove School grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+56.0%). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Shady Grove School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M Davis
Helen M Davis School
43 students
- This school
Shady Grove School
39 students
- Mapaville Scho
Mapaville School
37 students
- Greene Valley
Greene Valley School
35 students
- Maple Valley S
Maple Valley School
35 students
- Autumn Hill Sc
Autumn Hill School
32 students
What this shows Shady Grove School reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Grove School compares
Shady Grove School 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 49% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in Missouri - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.1%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Shady Grove School is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Shady Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Valley School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Autumn Hill School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Grove School
How many students attend Shady Grove School?
Shady Grove School has 39 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove School is 6.5:1, which is 49% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 59% 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 Shady Grove School?
72.0% of students at Shady Grove School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Grove School?
The largest demographic group at Shady Grove School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Grove School?
Shady Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shady Grove School rank among schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Poplar Bluff, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Poplar Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides Shady Grove School, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Helen M Davis School (43 students), Mapaville School (37 students), and Greene Valley School (35 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.