- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, MO
Spainhower Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Spainhower Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292041003389
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spainhower Primary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spainhower Primary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spainhower Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Marshall, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Spainhower Primary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 292041003389 · Marshall, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 16.3:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Sr. High (827 students)
Spainhower Primary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Spainhower Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Sr. H
Marshall Sr. High
827 students
- Bueker Middle
Bueker Middle
550 students
- This school
Spainhower Primary School
455 students
- Benton Elem. 200
Benton Elem.
200 students
- Eastwood Elem. 148
Eastwood Elem.
148 students
- Southeast Elem 121
Southeast Elem.
121 students
What this shows Spainhower Primary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spainhower Primary School compares
Spainhower Primary School is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 14% | 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
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% 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
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,711
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.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Spainhower Primary School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
District finance for Marshall reports $11,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spainhower Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bueker Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spainhower Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spainhower Primary School
How many students attend Spainhower Primary School?
Spainhower Primary School has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, MO. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spainhower Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spainhower Primary School is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spainhower Primary School?
52.6% of students at Spainhower Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spainhower Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Spainhower Primary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Marshall, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spainhower Primary School?
Spainhower Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Spainhower Primary School rank among schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Spainhower Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Marshall, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall?
Besides Spainhower Primary School, Marshall also operates Marshall Sr. High (827 students), Bueker Middle (550 students), and Benton Elem. (200 students). See the Marshall district page for the complete list.