- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesville, MO
Waynesville East Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville East Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293144002168
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesville East Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesville East Elem. has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville East Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, MO.
School address
District: Waynesville R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293144002168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Waynesville East Elem. held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 293144002168 · Waynesville, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 16.1:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students)
Waynesville East Elem. held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Waynesville East Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesville Sr
Waynesville Sr. High
1,719 students
- Freedom Elem.
Freedom Elem.
954 students
- This school
Waynesville East Elem.
920 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
906 students
- 6th Grade Cent 451
6th Grade Center
451 students
- Partridge Elem 375
Partridge Elem.
375 students
What this shows Waynesville East Elem. reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesville East Elem. compares
Waynesville East 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,863
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Waynesville East Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesville R-Vi reports $11,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesville East Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Partridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesville East Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville East Elem.
How many students attend Waynesville East Elem.?
Waynesville East Elem. has 920 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville East Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville East Elem. is 16.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesville East Elem.?
29.4% of students at Waynesville East Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville East Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville East Elem. is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Waynesville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville East Elem.?
Waynesville East Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Waynesville East Elem. rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville East Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesville R-Vi?
Besides Waynesville East Elem., Waynesville R-Vi also operates Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students), Freedom Elem. (954 students), and Waynesville Middle (906 students). See the Waynesville R-Vi district page for the complete list.