- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, MO
Southern Boone Primary
Federal NCES profile for Southern Boone Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292856002802
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Boone Primary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Boone Primary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ashland, MO.
School address
District: Southern Boone Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292856002802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Southern Boone Primary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292856002802 · Ashland, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 11:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Boone Middle (648 students)
Southern Boone Primary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southern Boone Primary 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
- This school
Southern Boone Primary
471 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Elem.
282 students
What this shows Southern Boone Primary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Boone Primary compares
Southern Boone Primary 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 76% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Southern Boone Primary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Boone Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Boone Primary'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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Boone Primary
How many students attend Southern Boone Primary?
Southern Boone Primary has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Primary is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% 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 Primary?
11.2% of students at Southern Boone Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Boone Primary?
The largest demographic group at Southern Boone Primary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Ashland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Boone Primary?
Southern Boone Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone Primary ranks #4 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 Primary, Southern Boone Co. R-I also operates Southern Boone Middle (648 students), Southern Boone High (570 students), and Southern Boone Elem. (282 students). See the Southern Boone Co. R-I district page for the complete list.