- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desoto, MO
Vineland Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Vineland Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291050000351
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vineland Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vineland Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vineland Elem. ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Desoto, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Vineland Elem. held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 291050000351 · Desoto, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Sr. High (862 students)
Vineland Elem. held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Vineland Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Sr. Hig
Desoto Sr. High
862 students
- This school
Vineland Elem.
653 students
- Athena Elem.
Athena Elem.
465 students
- Desoto Jr. Hig 338
Desoto Jr. High
338 students
- Early Childhoo 146
Early Childhood Ctr.
146 students
What this shows Vineland Elem. reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vineland Elem. compares
Vineland 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,996
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Vineland Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto 73 reports $11,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vineland Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athena Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vineland Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vineland Elem.
How many students attend Vineland Elem.?
Vineland Elem. has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desoto, MO. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vineland Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Vineland Elem. is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Vineland Elem.?
41.5% of students at Vineland Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vineland Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Vineland Elem. is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Desoto, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineland Elem.?
Vineland 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 Vineland Elem. rank among public schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Vineland Elem. ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Desoto, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto 73?
Besides Vineland Elem., Desoto 73 also operates Desoto Sr. High (862 students), Athena Elem. (465 students), and Desoto Jr. High (338 students). See the Desoto 73 district page for the complete list.