- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neosho, MO
South Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292181001210
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Neosho · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- 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 #3 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, MO.
School address
District: Neosho School District · Missouri
NCES ID 292181001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
South Elem. held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 292181001210 · Neosho, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 13.6:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Neosho High (1,530 students)
South Elem. held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.9 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
- Neosho High
Neosho High
1,530 students
- Neosho Jr. Hig
Neosho Jr. High
753 students
- Middle Sch.
Middle Sch.
702 students
- George Washing 591
George Washington Carver Elem.
591 students
- Benton Elem. 523
Benton Elem.
523 students
- This school 285
South Elem.
285 students
What this shows South Elem. reports 285 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,445
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 285 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.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 18.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, South Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neosho School District reports $10,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neosho Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Carver Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Larger | Similar 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elem.
How many students attend South Elem.?
South Elem. has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neosho, MO. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elem. is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elem.?
58.5% 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 46.0% of enrollment, in Neosho, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elem.?
South Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Neosho?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, 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 Neosho on the city page.
What other schools are in Neosho School District?
Besides South Elem., Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students), Neosho Jr. High (753 students), and Middle Sch. (702 students). See the Neosho School District district page for the complete list.