- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, MO
Southern Boone Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southern Boone Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292856001765
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Boone Elem. earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Boone Elem. has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, MO.
School address
District: Southern Boone Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292856001765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Southern Boone Elem. shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 292856001765 · Ashland, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 9.7:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Boone Middle (648 students)
Southern Boone Elem. shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southern Boone Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Middle
648 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone High
570 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Primary
471 students
- This school
Southern Boone Elem.
282 students
What this shows Southern Boone Elem. reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Boone Elem. compares
Southern Boone Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,613
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 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Southern Boone Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Boone Co. R-I reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Boone Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Boone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Boone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Boone Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Boone Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Boone Elem.
How many students attend Southern Boone Elem.?
Southern Boone Elem. has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Elem. is 9.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% 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 Southern Boone Elem.?
12.5% of students at Southern Boone Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Boone Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Southern Boone Elem. is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Ashland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Boone Elem.?
Southern Boone Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Southern Boone Elem. rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern Boone Co. R-I?
Besides Southern Boone Elem., Southern Boone Co. R-I also operates Southern Boone Middle (648 students), Southern Boone High (570 students), and Southern Boone Primary (471 students). See the Southern Boone Co. R-I district page for the complete list.