Joel E. Barber Elem. in Lebanon, MO

At a glance

Reported students

505

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

87th percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

505

Joel E. Barber Elem.: 505 reported students.

State peer staffing position

79th percentile

14:1 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: 457
Teachers (FTE): 36
Student–teacher ratio: 12.7:1

What the reported data says about Joel E. Barber Elem.

Joel E. Barber Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Lebanon. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Laclede Co. C-5. NCES reports 505 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above 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 (93.3%) and multiracial (2.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Joel E. Barber Elem.

1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 15.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White93.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.8%

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

Not reported as 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.

Public schools near Joel E. Barber 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
Hillcrest Education Center High · Lebanon R-III	07–12	0	3.7 mi
Lebanon Sr. High High · Lebanon R-III	09–12	1,439	3.8 mi
Lebanon Tech. Career Ctr. High · Lebanon R-III	09–12	0	3.8 mi
Joe D. Esther Elem. Elementary · Lebanon R-III	KG–01	609	4.6 mi
Maplecrest Elem. Elementary · Lebanon R-III	02–03	656	4.7 mi
Boswell Elem. Elementary · Lebanon R-III	04–05	581	4.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Joel E. Barber Elem.

What grades does Joel E. Barber Elem. serve?

Joel E. Barber Elem. reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Laclede Co. C-5.

How many students attend Joel E. Barber Elem.?

Joel E. Barber Elem. reported 505 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Joel E. Barber Elem.?

The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 505 students and 36 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 Joel E. Barber Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Joel E. Barber Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laclede Co. C-5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Joel E. Barber Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Joel E. Barber Elem. in?

Joel E. Barber Elem. is part of Laclede Co. C-5, based in Lebanon, MO, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Joel E. Barber Elem.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillcrest Education Center (3.7 mi), Lebanon Sr. High (3.8 mi), Lebanon Tech. Career Ctr. (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.