Enrollment
188
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Callaway Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Callaway Elem.
South Callaway Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Mokane, Missouri, enrolling 188 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 63 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
South Callaway Co. R-Ii also operates South Callaway High (237 students) and South Callaway Middle (187 students) alongside South Callaway Elem..
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 Elem. compares
South Callaway Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Callaway Co. R-Ii, which includes South Callaway Elem..
$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 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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary 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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mokane on the city page.
Is South Callaway Elem. a good school?
South Callaway Elem. earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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