- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson City, MO
South Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291619000755
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem. ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Elem. held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 291619000755 · Jefferson City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 11.6:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson City High (1,353 students)
South Elem. held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.2 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
- Jefferson City
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- Capital City H
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- This school 302
South Elem.
302 students
What this shows South Elem. reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elem. compares
South Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,522
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
White 33.8%
Two or More 14.9%
Asian 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, South Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elem.
How many students attend South Elem.?
South Elem. has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem. is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 Elem.?
99.0% 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 African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elem.?
South Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem. ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides South Elem., Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Capital City High School (1,314 students), and Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.