- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moberly, MO
South Park Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Park Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292110001158
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Moberly · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elem. ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Moberly, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
South Park Elem. held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292110001158 · Moberly, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Moberly Sr. High (655 students)
South Park Elem. held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Park Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moberly Sr. Hi
Moberly Sr. High
655 students
- Moberly Middle
Moberly Middle
440 students
- Gratz Brown El
Gratz Brown Elem.
398 students
- This school 229
South Park Elem.
229 students
- North Park Ele 214
North Park Elem.
214 students
- Early Childhoo 166
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
166 students
What this shows South Park Elem. reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Elem. compares
South Park 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,208
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, South Park Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Moberly reports $13,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Park Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moberly Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moberly Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gratz Brown Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Elem.
How many students attend South Park Elem.?
South Park Elem. has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moberly, MO. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem. is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Park Elem.?
53.9% of students at South Park Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Elem.?
The largest demographic group at South Park Elem. is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Moberly, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Elem.?
South Park Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Park Elem. rank among elementary schools in Moberly?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elem. ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Moberly, 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 Moberly on the city page.
What other schools are in Moberly?
Besides South Park Elem., Moberly also operates Moberly Sr. High (655 students), Moberly Middle (440 students), and Gratz Brown Elem. (398 students). See the Moberly district page for the complete list.