- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Strafford, MO
Strafford Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Strafford Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292964002049
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strafford Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Strafford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Strafford Elem. has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strafford Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Strafford, MO.
School address
District: Strafford R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292964002049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-315 students YoY
Strafford Elem. shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-61.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-315 students YoY 292964002049 · Strafford, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 11.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Strafford High (437 students)
Strafford Elem. shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-61.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Strafford Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strafford High
Strafford High
437 students
- Strafford Midd
Strafford Middle
411 students
- This school
Strafford Elem.
380 students
- Cogdill Early
Cogdill Early Childhood Center
180 students
What this shows Strafford Elem. reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strafford Elem. compares
Strafford Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,909
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Strafford Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Strafford R-Vi reports $9,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strafford Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strafford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strafford Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cogdill Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strafford Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strafford Elem.
How many students attend Strafford Elem.?
Strafford Elem. has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Strafford, MO. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 315.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strafford Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Strafford 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 Strafford Elem.?
30.2% of students at Strafford Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strafford Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Strafford Elem. is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Strafford, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strafford Elem.?
Strafford Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Strafford Elem. rank among public schools in Strafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Strafford Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Strafford, 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 Strafford R-Vi?
Besides Strafford Elem., Strafford R-Vi also operates Strafford High (437 students), Strafford Middle (411 students), and Cogdill Early Childhood Center (180 students). See the Strafford R-Vi district page for the complete list.