- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, MO
South Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293111002164
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Point Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Point Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washington, MO.
School address
District: Washington · Missouri
NCES ID 293111002164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Point Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 293111002164 · Washington, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 11.5:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,263 students)
South Point Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Point Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,263 students
- Washington Mid 505
Washington Middle
505 students
- This school 425
South Point Elementary
425 students
- Washington Wes 399
Washington West Elementary
399 students
- Clearview Elem 295
Clearview Elementary
295 students
- Marthasville E 189
Marthasville Elementary
189 students
What this shows South Point Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Point Elementary compares
South Point Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,537
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, South Point Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington reports $13,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marthasville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Point Elementary
How many students attend South Point Elementary?
South Point Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Point Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Point Elementary?
27.3% of students at South Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Point Elementary is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Washington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Point Elementary?
South Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Point Elementary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington?
Besides South Point Elementary, Washington also operates Washington High School (1,263 students), Washington Middle (505 students), and Washington West Elementary (399 students). See the Washington district page for the complete list.