- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Festus, MO
Telegraph Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Telegraph Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291623001725
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telegraph Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Festus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Telegraph Intermediate has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telegraph Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Festus, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson Co. R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291623001725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Telegraph Intermediate held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 291623001725 · Festus, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 13.5:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (300 students)
Telegraph Intermediate held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Telegraph Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
300 students
- Danby-Rush Tow
Danby-Rush Tower Middle
246 students
- This school
Telegraph Intermediate
230 students
- Plattin Primar
Plattin Primary
203 students
- Jefferson R-Vi 57
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool
57 students
What this shows Telegraph Intermediate reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telegraph Intermediate compares
Telegraph Intermediate 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$12,339
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Telegraph Intermediate is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Co. R-Vii reports $12,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telegraph Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danby-Rush Tower Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plattin Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson R-Vii Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Telegraph Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Telegraph Intermediate
How many students attend Telegraph Intermediate?
Telegraph Intermediate has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Festus, MO. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telegraph Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Telegraph Intermediate is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Telegraph Intermediate?
20.1% of students at Telegraph Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telegraph Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Telegraph Intermediate is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Festus, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telegraph Intermediate?
Telegraph Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Telegraph Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Festus?
By Resource Investment Index, Telegraph Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Festus, 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 Festus on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Co. R-Vii?
Besides Telegraph Intermediate, Jefferson Co. R-Vii also operates Jefferson High School (300 students), Danby-Rush Tower Middle (246 students), and Plattin Primary (203 students). See the Jefferson Co. R-Vii district page for the complete list.