At a glance
Reported students
298
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
Cler-Mont Elem.: 298 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Cler-Mont Elem.
Cler-Mont Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Independence. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Fort Osage R-I. NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cler-Mont Elem.
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.8%
- Hispanic21.8%
- Black6.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Osage R-I
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elm Grove Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
305 reported students
Buckner Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
327 reported students
Blue Hills Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
357 reported students
Indian Trails Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–04
365 reported students
Early Childhood Ctr.
Other · Grades PK–PK
133 reported students
Car. Tech. Ctr. at Ft. Osage
High · Grades 11–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Cler-Mont Elem.
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Elem. Elementary · Fort Osage R-I | KG–04 | 305 | 1.1 mi |
| Randall Elem. Elementary · Independence 30 | PK–05 | 284 | 1.2 mi |
| Blue Hills Elem. Elementary · Fort Osage R-I | KG–04 | 357 | 1.6 mi |
| Spring Branch Elem. Elementary · Independence 30 | PK–05 | 278 | 1.8 mi |
| Little Blue Elementary Elementary · Independence 30 | PK–05 | 263 | 2.5 mi |
| Blackburn Elem. Elementary · Independence 30 | PK–05 | 363 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cler-Mont Elem.
What grades does Cler-Mont Elem. serve?
Cler-Mont Elem. reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fort Osage R-I.
How many students attend Cler-Mont Elem.?
Cler-Mont Elem. reported 298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cler-Mont Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 298 students and 22.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cler-Mont Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cler-Mont Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Osage R-I attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cler-Mont Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cler-Mont Elem. in?
Cler-Mont Elem. is part of Fort Osage R-I, based in Independence, MO, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cler-Mont Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elm Grove Elem. (1.1 mi), Randall Elem. (1.2 mi), Blue Hills Elem. (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.