- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennett, MO
South Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291650000902
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Kennett · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- 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 #1 of 5 public schools in Kennett, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Elem. held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 291650000902 · Kennett, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 12.4:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennett High (493 students)
South Elem. held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.5 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
- Kennett High
Kennett High
493 students
- This school
South Elem.
420 students
- H. Byron Maste
H. Byron Masterson Elem.
417 students
- Kennett Middle
Kennett Middle
392 students
- Early Childhoo 85
Early Childhood Ctr.
85 students
What this shows South Elem. reports 420 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$10,781
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, South Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennett 39 reports $10,781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. Byron Masterson Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elem.
How many students attend South Elem.?
South Elem. has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennett, MO. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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.?
99.3% 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 54.5% of enrollment, in Kennett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elem.?
South Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 public schools in Kennett?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem. ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Kennett, 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 Kennett on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennett 39?
Besides South Elem., Kennett 39 also operates Kennett High (493 students), H. Byron Masterson Elem. (417 students), and Kennett Middle (392 students). See the Kennett 39 district page for the complete list.