- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Plains, MO
South Fork Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Fork Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293168002217
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fork Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in West Plains · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fork Elem. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork Elem. ranks #1 of 8 schools in West Plains, MO.
School address
District: West Plains R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293168002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
South Fork Elem. grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 293168002217 · West Plains, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 15.1:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains Sr. High (1,108 students)
South Fork Elem. grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Fork Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains Sr
West Plains Sr. High
1,108 students
- West Plains El
West Plains Elem.
767 students
- West Plains Mi
West Plains Middle
555 students
- This school 196
South Fork Elem.
196 students
What this shows South Fork Elem. reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fork Elem. compares
South Fork Elem. is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,913
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 196 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 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, South Fork Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for West Plains R-Vii reports $10,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Fork Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Plains Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Plains Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fork Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Fork Elem.
How many students attend South Fork Elem.?
South Fork Elem. has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Plains, MO. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elem. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fork Elem.?
36.5% of students at South Fork Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fork Elem.?
The largest demographic group at South Fork Elem. is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in West Plains, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fork Elem.?
South Fork Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Fork Elem. rank among schools in West Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork Elem. ranks #1 of 8 schools in West Plains, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in West Plains R-Vii?
Besides South Fork Elem., West Plains R-Vii also operates West Plains Sr. High (1,108 students), West Plains Elem. (767 students), and West Plains Middle (555 students). See the West Plains R-Vii district page for the complete list.