Enrollment
455
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292041003389
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spainhower Primary School earns 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spainhower Primary School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spainhower Primary School
Spainhower Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marshall, Missouri, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Missouri schools and 27% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshall also operates Marshall Sr. High (827 students) and Bueker Middle (550 students) alongside Spainhower Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spainhower Primary School compares
Spainhower Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall, which includes Spainhower Primary School.
$11,232
Per student
-13%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 39.3%
Federal 17.6%
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.
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
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Spainhower Primary School a good school?
Spainhower Primary School earns 47/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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