- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mokane, MO
South Callaway Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Callaway Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292843001756
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Callaway Elem. earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mokane · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Callaway Elem. has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Callaway Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mokane, MO.
School address
District: South Callaway Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292843001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
South Callaway Elem. grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 292843001756 · Mokane, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 14.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: South Callaway High (237 students)
South Callaway Elem. grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Callaway Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Callaway
South Callaway High
237 students
- This school
South Callaway Elem.
188 students
- South Callaway
South Callaway Middle
187 students
- South Callaway
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
147 students
What this shows South Callaway Elem. reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Callaway Elem. compares
South Callaway 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, South Callaway Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for South Callaway Co. R-Ii reports $14,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Callaway Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Callaway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Callaway Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Callaway Elem.
How many students attend South Callaway Elem.?
South Callaway Elem. has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mokane, MO. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Elem. is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Callaway Elem.?
24.3% of students at South Callaway Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Callaway Elem.?
The largest demographic group at South Callaway Elem. is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Mokane, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Callaway Elem.?
South Callaway Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 South Callaway Elem. rank among public schools in Mokane?
By Resource Investment Index, South Callaway Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mokane, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Callaway Co. R-Ii?
Besides South Callaway Elem., South Callaway Co. R-Ii also operates South Callaway High (237 students), South Callaway Middle (187 students), and South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 (147 students). See the South Callaway Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.