- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Viburnum, MO
Viburnum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Viburnum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291551000730
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viburnum Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
Viburnum Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Iron Co. C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 291551000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Viburnum Elementary grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 291551000730 · Viburnum, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 13.7:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Viburnum High (179 students)
Viburnum Elementary grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Viburnum Elementary compares
Viburnum Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,941
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 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Viburnum Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Iron Co. C-4 reports $12,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viburnum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viburnum High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viburnum Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Viburnum
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viburnum Elementary
How many students attend Viburnum Elementary?
Viburnum Elementary has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Viburnum, MO. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viburnum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Viburnum Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viburnum Elementary?
56.5% of students at Viburnum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viburnum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Viburnum Elementary is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Viburnum, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viburnum Elementary?
Viburnum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Iron Co. C-4?
Besides Viburnum Elementary, Iron Co. C-4 also operates Viburnum High (179 students). See the Iron Co. C-4 district page for the complete list.