- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eldon, MO
South Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291134000403
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elem. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Eldon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elem. has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Eldon, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
South Elem. shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 291134000403 · Eldon, MO Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 16.2:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldon High (597 students)
South Elem. shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eldon High
Eldon High
597 students
- This school
South Elem.
552 students
- Eldon Upper El
Eldon Upper Elem.
475 students
- Eldon Middle
Eldon Middle
414 students
What this shows South Elem. reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elem. compares
South Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,723
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, South Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Eldon R-I reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldon Upper Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elem.
How many students attend South Elem.?
South Elem. has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eldon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem. is 16.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elem.?
40.8% of students at South Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elem.?
The largest demographic group at South Elem. is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Eldon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elem.?
South Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 South Elem. rank among public schools in Eldon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Eldon, 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 Eldon on the city page.
What other schools are in Eldon R-I?
Besides South Elem., Eldon R-I also operates Eldon High (597 students), Eldon Upper Elem. (475 students), and Eldon Middle (414 students). See the Eldon R-I district page for the complete list.