- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson City, MO
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Thorpe J. Gordon Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291619000757
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619000757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 291619000757 · Jefferson City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 10.9:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson City High (1,353 students)
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson City
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- Capital City H
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- This school 294
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
294 students
What this shows Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. compares
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is a growing 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,522
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 36.7%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
How many students attend Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
98.9% of students at Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. 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 Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. rank among elementary schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Thorpe J. Gordon Elem., Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Capital City High School (1,314 students), and Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.