- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Plains, MO
West Plains Elem.
Federal NCES profile for West Plains Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293168002543
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Plains Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in West Plains · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Plains Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains Elem. ranks #7 of 8 schools in West Plains, MO.
School address
District: West Plains R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293168002543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
West Plains Elem. held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 293168002543 · West Plains, MO Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 12.4:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains Sr. High (1,108 students)
West Plains Elem. held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Plains Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains Sr
West Plains Sr. High
1,108 students
- This school
West Plains Elem.
767 students
- West Plains Mi
West Plains Middle
555 students
- South Fork Ele 196
South Fork Elem.
196 students
What this shows West Plains Elem. reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Plains Elem. compares
West Plains 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 20% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$10,913
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, West Plains Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Plains R-Vii reports $10,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Plains Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Plains Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Plains Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Plains Elem.
How many students attend West Plains Elem.?
West Plains Elem. has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Plains, MO. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Plains Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at West Plains Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 West Plains Elem.?
55.4% of students at West Plains Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Plains Elem.?
The largest demographic group at West Plains Elem. is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in West Plains, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Plains Elem.?
West Plains Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Plains Elem. rank among schools in West Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains Elem. ranks #7 of 8 schools in West Plains, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in West Plains R-Vii?
Besides West Plains Elem., West Plains R-Vii also operates West Plains Sr. High (1,108 students), West Plains Middle (555 students), and South Fork Elem. (196 students). See the West Plains R-Vii district page for the complete list.