Enrollment
147
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mokane, MO
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
Federal NCES profile for South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292843003120
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 147
- students enrolled
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 has class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Callaway Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292843003120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mokane, Missouri, enrolling 147 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 is leaner than roughly 86% of Missouri schools and 28% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 147 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 49 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 35 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 147 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
South Callaway Co. R-Ii also operates South Callaway High (237 students) and South Callaway Elem. (188 students) alongside South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 compares
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Missouri - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,168
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 49 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Callaway Co. R-Ii, which includes South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02.
$13,168
Per student
+2%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 87.0%
State 7.1%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Callaway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
How many students attend South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02?
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mokane, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02?
The student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 is 9.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% 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 South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02?
20.6% of students at South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02?
The largest demographic group at South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Mokane, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02?
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 a good school?
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Callaway Co. R-Ii?
Besides South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02, South Callaway Co. R-Ii also operates South Callaway High (237 students), South Callaway Elem. (188 students), and South Callaway Middle (187 students). See the South Callaway Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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