- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kearney, MO
Southview Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southview Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291645001434
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southview Elem. has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kearney, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Southview Elem. held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 291645001434 · Kearney, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 15.2:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High (814 students)
Southview Elem. held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southview Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High
Kearney High
814 students
- Kearney Middle
Kearney Middle
591 students
- Kearney Jr. Hi
Kearney Jr. High
510 students
- Dogwood Elem.
Dogwood Elem.
463 students
- This school
Southview Elem.
455 students
- Hawthorne Elem 264
Hawthorne Elem.
264 students
What this shows Southview Elem. reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Elem. compares
Southview 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 75% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,505
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Southview Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearney R-I reports $12,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southview Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearney Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearney Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southview Elem.
How many students attend Southview Elem.?
Southview Elem. has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kearney, MO. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Elem. is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southview Elem.?
11.5% of students at Southview Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southview Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Southview Elem. is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Kearney, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Elem.?
Southview Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Southview Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kearney, 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 Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney R-I?
Besides Southview Elem., Kearney R-I also operates Kearney High (814 students), Kearney Middle (591 students), and Kearney Jr. High (510 students). See the Kearney R-I district page for the complete list.