Enrollment
481
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Republic, MO
Sweeny Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sweeny Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292622003234
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweeny Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Republic · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweeny Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, MO.
School address
District: Republic R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292622003234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sweeny Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sweeny Elementary
Sweeny Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Republic, Missouri, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 481 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.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Republic R-Iii spends $9,911 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students) and Republic Middle (1,211 students) alongside Sweeny Elementary.
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 Sweeny Elementary compares
Sweeny Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,911
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Sweeny Elementary is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Republic R-Iii, which includes Sweeny Elementary.
$9,911
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 Sweeny Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Republic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcculloch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schofield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweeny Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sweeny Elementary
How many students attend Sweeny Elementary?
Sweeny Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Republic, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweeny Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweeny Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sweeny Elementary?
27.9% of students at Sweeny Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweeny Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sweeny Elementary is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Republic, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweeny Elementary?
Sweeny Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sweeny Elementary rank among elementary schools in Republic?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Republic on the city page.
Is Sweeny Elementary a good school?
Sweeny Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Republic R-Iii?
Besides Sweeny Elementary, Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students), Republic Middle (1,211 students), and Price Elementary (507 students). See the Republic R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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