- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tipton, MO
Tipton Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293033002075
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Elem. has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Tipton Elem. held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 293033002075 · Tipton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 10.1:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton High (185 students)
Tipton Elem. held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Tipton Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tipton Elem.
222 students
- Tipton High
Tipton High
185 students
- Tipton Middle
Tipton Middle School
122 students
What this shows Tipton Elem. reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Elem. compares
Tipton Elem. 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,625
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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Tipton Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Tipton R-Vi reports $11,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tipton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Elem.
How many students attend Tipton Elem.?
Tipton Elem. has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tipton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elem. is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% 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 Tipton Elem.?
35.7% of students at Tipton Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Elem. is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Tipton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Elem.?
Tipton 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 Tipton Elem. rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton R-Vi?
Besides Tipton Elem., Tipton R-Vi also operates Tipton High (185 students) and Tipton Middle School (122 students). See the Tipton R-Vi district page for the complete list.