- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiteman Afb, MO
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Whiteman a.F.B. Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291683000933
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 602
- students enrolled
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Knob Noster R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291683000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291683000933 · Whiteman Afb, MO Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 19.4:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Knob Noster Elem. (550 students)
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.
602 students
- Knob Noster El
Knob Noster Elem.
550 students
- Knob Noster Hi
Knob Noster High
474 students
- Knob Noster Mi
Knob Noster Middle
381 students
What this shows Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. compares
Whiteman a.F.B. 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,236
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knob Noster R-Viii reports $11,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Noster Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knob Noster High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knob Noster Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.
How many students attend Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.?
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiteman Afb, MO. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. is 19.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.?
18.3% of students at Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Whiteman Afb, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteman a.F.B. Elem.?
Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Knob Noster R-Viii?
Besides Whiteman a.F.B. Elem., Knob Noster R-Viii also operates Knob Noster Elem. (550 students), Knob Noster High (474 students), and Knob Noster Middle (381 students). See the Knob Noster R-Viii district page for the complete list.