- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steelville, MO
Steelville Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Steelville Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292943002036
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steelville Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Steelville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Steelville Elem. has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steelville Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Steelville, MO.
School address
District: Steelville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292943002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Steelville Elem. held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 292943002036 · Steelville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 11.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Steelville Middle (284 students)
Steelville Elem. held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Steelville Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Steelville Elem.
346 students
- Steelville Mid
Steelville Middle
284 students
- Steelville Hig
Steelville High
278 students
What this shows Steelville Elem. reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steelville Elem. compares
Steelville 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,755
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Steelville Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Steelville R-Iii reports $11,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steelville Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steelville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steelville Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steelville Elem.
How many students attend Steelville Elem.?
Steelville Elem. has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steelville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steelville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Steelville Elem. is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Steelville Elem.?
44.2% of students at Steelville Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steelville Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Steelville Elem. is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Steelville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steelville Elem.?
Steelville Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Steelville Elem. rank among public schools in Steelville?
By Resource Investment Index, Steelville Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Steelville, 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 Steelville R-Iii?
Besides Steelville Elem., Steelville R-Iii also operates Steelville Middle (284 students) and Steelville High (278 students). See the Steelville R-Iii district page for the complete list.