- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, MO
Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Warren E. Hearnes Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290867000255
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren E. Hearnes Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MO.
School address
District: Charleston R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290867000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 290867000255 · Charleston, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 13.1:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High (310 students)
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High
310 students
- This school
Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
276 students
- Charleston Upp
Charleston Upper Elementary
141 students
What this shows Warren E. Hearnes Elem. reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren E. Hearnes Elem. compares
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,525
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 35.5%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Warren E. Hearnes Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston R-I reports $13,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warren E. Hearnes Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charleston Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren E. Hearnes Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
How many students attend Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren E. Hearnes Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
98.1% of students at Warren E. Hearnes Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Warren E. Hearnes Elem. is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Charleston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren E. Hearnes Elem.?
Warren E. Hearnes Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Warren E. Hearnes Elem. rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren E. Hearnes Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston R-I?
Besides Warren E. Hearnes Elem., Charleston R-I also operates Charleston High (310 students) and Charleston Upper Elementary (141 students). See the Charleston R-I district page for the complete list.