- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vandalia, MO
Van-Far Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Van-Far Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293078002125
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van-Far Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 323
- students enrolled
Van-Far Elem. has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Van-Far R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 293078002125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Van-Far Elem. held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 293078002125 · Vandalia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 14:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Van-Far Jr./Sr. High (248 students)
Van-Far Elem. held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Van-Far Elem. compares
Van-Far 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,875
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Van-Far Elem. is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Van-Far R-I reports $11,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van-Far Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van-Far Jr./Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van-Far Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van-Far Elem.
How many students attend Van-Far Elem.?
Van-Far Elem. has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vandalia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van-Far Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Van-Far Elem. is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van-Far Elem.?
47.5% of students at Van-Far Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van-Far Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Van-Far Elem. is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Vandalia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van-Far Elem.?
Van-Far Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Van-Far R-I?
Besides Van-Far Elem., Van-Far R-I also operates Van-Far Jr./Sr. High (248 students). See the Van-Far R-I district page for the complete list.