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Elementary· 11 schools in district

STEADLEY ELEM.

1814 W FIR RD, CARTHAGE, MO 64836CARTHAGE R-IX →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–03Non-Charter
362
Students
Total enrolled
$12,864
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 362 students in grades KG–03 in CARTHAGE, Missouri.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,864 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

STEADLEY ELEM. is a mid-sized elementary in CARTHAGE, Missouri, serving grades KG–03 with 362 students. The district invests $12,864 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at STEADLEY ELEM.

362
Total Students
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution182 male · 180 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 207 students
Student Composition
70%
20%
Asian1%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 290746001980

Academic Outcomes at STEADLEY ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 74th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64836

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,864Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,864
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,660
Student Support$2,444
Administration$1,544
Operations$1,930
Other$1,286
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,864 spent per student, an estimated $5,699 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
36%
State government
46.4%
Local (property tax)
36.3%
Federal programs
17.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTERFAIRVIEW ELEM.COLUMBIAN ELEM.PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM.
+1 more
↓
Middle
CARTHAGE JR. HIGHCARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTER
↓
High School
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOLCARTHAGE TECHNICAL CTR.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 03
Location—
CountyJasper County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCARTHAGE R-IX →
Phone: (417)359-7065
NCES ID: 290746001980
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CARTHAGE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CARTHAGE R-IX
High
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
1,610 students · 09–12
● 49 opp60% FRL
Elem
CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTER
772 students · 04–05
● 49 opp72% FRL
Mid
CARTHAGE JR. HIGH
752 students · 07–08
● 49 opp64% FRL
Elem
FAIRVIEW ELEM.
406 students · KG–03
● 49 opp71% FRL
Elem
COLUMBIAN ELEM.
379 students · KG–03
● 49 opp87% FRL
Mid
CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTER
359 students · 06–06
● 49 opp67% FRL
Elem
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM.
171 students · PK–03
● 49 opp63% FRL
Elem
MARK TWAIN ELEM.
166 students · KG–03
● 49 opp71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1814 W FIR RD, CARTHAGE, MO 64836
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.