- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, MO
Two Mile Prairie Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Two Mile Prairie Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290100000314
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Two Mile Prairie Elem. earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Two Mile Prairie Elem. has class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Two Mile Prairie Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Two Mile Prairie Elem. held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 290100000314 · Columbia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 10.4:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Two Mile Prairie Elem. held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Two Mile Prairie Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 125
Two Mile Prairie Elem.
125 students
What this shows Two Mile Prairie Elem. reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Two Mile Prairie Elem. compares
Two Mile Prairie 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Missouri - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$13,936
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 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 77.6%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Two Mile Prairie Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Two Mile Prairie Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Two Mile Prairie Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~125 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Two Mile Prairie Elem.
How many students attend Two Mile Prairie Elem.?
Two Mile Prairie Elem. has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Mile Prairie Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Two Mile Prairie Elem. is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% 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 Two Mile Prairie Elem.?
20.4% of students at Two Mile Prairie Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Two Mile Prairie Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Two Mile Prairie Elem. is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Two Mile Prairie Elem.?
Two Mile Prairie Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Two Mile Prairie Elem. rank among elementary schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Two Mile Prairie Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Two Mile Prairie Elem., Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.