- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirbyville, MO
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op
Federal NCES profile for Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291224003391
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kirbyville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op has class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, MO.
School address
District: Forsyth R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291224003391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-36.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 291224003391 · Kirbyville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 8.3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Forsyth Elem. (470 students)
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-36.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forsyth Elem.
Forsyth Elem.
470 students
- Forsyth High
Forsyth High
394 students
- Forsyth Middle
Forsyth Middle
356 students
- This school 75
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op
75 students
What this shows Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op compares
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op is a shrinking 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,217
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Forsyth R-Iii reports $12,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op
How many students attend Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op?
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op has 75 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirbyville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op is 8.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 47% 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 Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op?
33.3% of students at Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op?
The largest demographic group at Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Kirbyville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op?
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op rank among public schools in Kirbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, 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 Forsyth R-Iii?
Besides Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op, Forsyth R-Iii also operates Forsyth Elem. (470 students), Forsyth High (394 students), and Forsyth Middle (356 students). See the Forsyth R-Iii district page for the complete list.