- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hannibal, MO
Veterans Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291365002781
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hannibal · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Elem. has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hannibal, MO.
School address
District: Hannibal 60 · Missouri
NCES ID 291365002781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Veterans Elem. held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 291365002781 · Hannibal, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 11.2:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students)
Veterans Elem. held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Veterans Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hannibal Sr. H
Hannibal Sr. High
1,048 students
- Hannibal Middl
Hannibal Middle
674 students
- This school 403
Veterans Elem.
403 students
- Mark Twain Ele 376
Mark Twain Elem.
376 students
- Oakwood Elem. 272
Oakwood Elem.
272 students
- A. D. Stowell 221
A. D. Stowell Elem.
221 students
What this shows Veterans Elem. reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Elem. compares
Veterans 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,018
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Veterans Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hannibal 60 reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannibal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. D. Stowell Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Elem.
How many students attend Veterans Elem.?
Veterans Elem. has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hannibal, MO. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Elem. is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Veterans Elem.?
43.8% of students at Veterans Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Elem. is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Hannibal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Elem.?
Veterans 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).
How does Veterans Elem. rank among elementary schools in Hannibal?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hannibal, 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 Hannibal on the city page.
What other schools are in Hannibal 60?
Besides Veterans Elem., Hannibal 60 also operates Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students), Hannibal Middle (674 students), and Mark Twain Elem. (376 students). See the Hannibal 60 district page for the complete list.