Enrollment
552
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elem.
South Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Eldon, Missouri, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Missouri schools and 27% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.8% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 552 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #412, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Eldon R-I spends $10,394 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Eldon R-I also operates Eldon High (597 students) and Eldon Upper Elem. (475 students) alongside South 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 Elem. compares
South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 92.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eldon R-I, which includes South Elem..
$10,394
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 29.3%
Federal 23.6%
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 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
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Elem. a good school?
South Elem. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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