- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sturgeon, MO
Sturgeon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sturgeon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292970002052
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgeon Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sturgeon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgeon Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sturgeon, MO.
School address
District: Sturgeon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292970002052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sturgeon Elementary held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 292970002052 · Sturgeon, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moca-S (2,345 students)
Sturgeon Elementary held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sturgeon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moca-S
Moca-S
2,345 students
- This school 221
Sturgeon Elementary
221 students
- Sturgeon High 128
Sturgeon High
128 students
- Sturgeon Middl 79
Sturgeon Middle
79 students
What this shows Sturgeon Elementary reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgeon Elementary compares
Sturgeon Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$3,439
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Sturgeon Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Sturgeon R-V reports $3,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sturgeon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moca-S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Sturgeon High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sturgeon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgeon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgeon Elementary
How many students attend Sturgeon Elementary?
Sturgeon Elementary has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sturgeon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Elementary is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sturgeon Elementary?
30.7% of students at Sturgeon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgeon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sturgeon Elementary is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Sturgeon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgeon Elementary?
Sturgeon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sturgeon Elementary rank among public schools in Sturgeon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sturgeon, 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 Sturgeon R-V?
Besides Sturgeon Elementary, Sturgeon R-V also operates Moca-S (2,345 students), Sturgeon High (128 students), and Sturgeon Middle (79 students). See the Sturgeon R-V district page for the complete list.