Enrollment
92
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 291077003390
Southwest Elementary Preschool — Dexter, MO
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elementary Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dexter R-Xi · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Elementary Preschool compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Southwest Elementary Preschool reports 92 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Missouri average and 2% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dexter R-Xi spends $11,250 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.0% from local sources (property taxes), 34.7% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwest Elementary Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,250
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 92 Top 12% in Missouri — larger than 88% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.6% +10% vs state
NCES ID 291077003390
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dexter R-Xi, which includes Southwest Elementary Preschool.
$11,250
Per student
-26%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 34.7%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elementary Preschool
How many students attend Southwest Elementary Preschool?
Southwest Elementary Preschool has 92 students enrolled. It is a other school in DEXTER, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary Preschool is 14.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elementary Preschool?
50.6% of students at Southwest Elementary Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elementary Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elementary Preschool is White at 90.2%. The school serves a student body in DEXTER, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elementary Preschool?
Southwest Elementary Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.