- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Ulysses S. Grant Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100000315
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulysses S. Grant Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ulysses S. Grant Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S. Grant Elem. ranks #2 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ulysses S. Grant Elem. held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 290100000315 · Columbia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 13.5:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Ulysses S. Grant Elem. held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ulysses S. Grant 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 296
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
296 students
What this shows Ulysses S. Grant Elem. reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulysses S. Grant Elem. compares
Ulysses S. Grant 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Ulysses S. Grant 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 Ulysses S. Grant 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulysses S. Grant 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 other schools in Columbia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
How many students attend Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
Ulysses S. Grant Elem. has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulysses S. Grant Elem. 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 Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
32.7% of students at Ulysses S. Grant Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
Ulysses S. Grant Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Ulysses S. Grant Elem. rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulysses S. Grant Elem. ranks #2 of 19 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 schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Ulysses S. Grant 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.