- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sedalia, MO
Skyline Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292783002640
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Sedalia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elem. ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Skyline Elem. held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 292783002640 · Sedalia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students)
Skyline Elem. held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Skyline Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smith-Cotton H
Smith-Cotton High School
1,551 students
- Smith Cotton J
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
1,133 students
- This school 483
Skyline Elem.
483 students
- Heber Hunt Ele 448
Heber Hunt Elem.
448 students
- Parkview Elem. 447
Parkview Elem.
447 students
- Sedalia Middle 396
Sedalia Middle School
396 students
What this shows Skyline Elem. reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Elem. compares
Skyline Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,620
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Skyline Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sedalia 200 reports $10,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith-Cotton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Cotton Junior High Schl | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heber Hunt Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Elem.
How many students attend Skyline Elem.?
Skyline Elem. has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sedalia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline Elem.?
40.3% of students at Skyline Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Elem. is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Sedalia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Elem.?
Skyline Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Skyline Elem. rank among elementary schools in Sedalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Elem. ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, 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 Sedalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedalia 200?
Besides Skyline Elem., Sedalia 200 also operates Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students), Smith Cotton Junior High Schl (1,133 students), and Heber Hunt Elem. (448 students). See the Sedalia 200 district page for the complete list.