- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ozark, MO
West Elem.
Federal NCES profile for West Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292343003001
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem. ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ozark, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Elem. held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 292343003001 · Ozark, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13.9:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ozark High (1,789 students)
West Elem. held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ozark High
Ozark High
1,789 students
- Ozark Jr. High
Ozark Jr. High
943 students
- Ozark Middle S
Ozark Middle School
876 students
- This school 584
West Elem.
584 students
- East Elem. 515
East Elem.
515 students
- North Elem. 514
North Elem.
514 students
What this shows West Elem. reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elem. compares
West 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,197
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 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, West Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark R-Vi reports $11,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elem.
How many students attend West Elem.?
West Elem. has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ozark, MO. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elem. is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elem.?
28.2% of students at West Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elem.?
The largest demographic group at West Elem. is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Ozark, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elem.?
West Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West Elem. rank among elementary schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem. ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ozark, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ozark on the city page.
What other schools are in Ozark R-Vi?
Besides West Elem., Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students), Ozark Jr. High (943 students), and Ozark Middle School (876 students). See the Ozark R-Vi district page for the complete list.