- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Joseph, MO
Skaith Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Skaith Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292706001672
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skaith Elem. earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Skaith Elem. has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skaith Elem. ranks #4 of 5 schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Skaith Elem. grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 292706001672 · St Joseph, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 18.1:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Skaith Elem. grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Skaith Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 398
Skaith Elem.
398 students
What this shows Skaith Elem. reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skaith Elem. compares
Skaith 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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.
Funding equity
$12,067
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Two or More 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 8.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Skaith Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skaith Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skaith Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Skaith Elem.
How many students attend Skaith Elem.?
Skaith Elem. has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skaith Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Skaith Elem. is 18.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skaith Elem.?
49.6% of students at Skaith Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skaith Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Skaith Elem. is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skaith Elem.?
Skaith Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Skaith Elem. rank among schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Skaith Elem. ranks #4 of 5 schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Skaith Elem., St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.