- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, MO
Virginia E. George Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Virginia E. George Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290297000011
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia E. George Elem. earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia E. George Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia E. George Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albany, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Virginia E. George Elem. held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 290297000011 · Albany, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High (130 students)
Virginia E. George Elem. held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Virginia E. George Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Virginia E. George Elem.
224 students
- Albany High
Albany High
130 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle
96 students
What this shows Virginia E. George Elem. reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia E. George Elem. compares
Virginia E. George 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,120
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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Virginia E. George Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albany R-Iii reports $13,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virginia E. George Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia E. George Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia E. George Elem.
How many students attend Virginia E. George Elem.?
Virginia E. George Elem. has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, MO. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia E. George Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia E. George Elem. is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia E. George Elem.?
35.5% of students at Virginia E. George Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia E. George Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Virginia E. George Elem. is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Albany, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia E. George Elem.?
Virginia E. George Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Virginia E. George Elem. rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia E. George Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albany, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Albany R-Iii?
Besides Virginia E. George Elem., Albany R-Iii also operates Albany High (130 students) and Albany Middle (96 students). See the Albany R-Iii district page for the complete list.