Enrollment
38
Elementary
STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONITEAU CO. R-V·NCES 292118001164
LATHAM ELEM.
156 SCHOOL ST, LATHAM, MO 65050 · (660) 458-6271 · Moniteau County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL38 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.4:1
7 FTE teachers
STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
12 students
STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 11% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where LATHAM ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Moniteau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 38 | #1,272 of 1,294 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
38
-1 (-3%) vs 2020
-57% since 1990-91, when it was 88
Student : Teacher
5.4:1
was 5.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38 | 7.1 | 5.4:1 | 32% (12) |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 6.6 | 5.5:1 | 56% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 27 | 6.6 | 4.1:1 | 48% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 7 | 5.6:1 | 54% (21) |
| 2017-18 | 56 | 7.5 | 7.5:1 | 48% (27) |
| 2015-16 | 50 | 7 | 7.1:1 | 56% (28) |
| 2010-11 | 61 | 6 | 10.2:1 | 66% (40) |
| 2000-01 | 52 | 6 | 8.7:1 | 38% (20) |
| 1990-91 | 88 | 8 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LATHAM ELEM..
About LATHAM ELEM.
LATHAM ELEM. is a small elementary school that serves part of LATHAM, Missouri. It serves 38 students in kindergarten through 8. The average among elementary schools in Missouri is roughly 315 students; this school is 88% smaller than that.
LATHAM ELEM. is listed under MONITEAU CO. R-V in federal data.
LATHAM ELEM.'s enrollment is 100% White. Moniteau County as a whole is about 89% White, so the school's share is higher.
The school reported 7.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 5.4:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. Eligible students account for 32% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Compared with the 40% average for public schools in Moniteau County, the school's rate is lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Moniteau County, the median household income is $65,715, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. There are 11 public schools in Moniteau County, enrolling about 2,223 students in all.
The school nearest to LATHAM ELEM. is CLARKSBURG ELEM., at a distance of about 6.9 miles. A ten-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment declined 3% from its 2020-21 level of 39.
Threads on this page can be about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Moniteau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,262
Census ACS
Median income
$65,715
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,223 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- CLARKSBURG ELEM.6.9 mi · 57
- CALIFORNIA HIGH7.0 mi · 439
- HIGH POINT ELEM.7.2 mi · 83
- CALIFORNIA MIDDLE7.8 mi · 394
- CALIFORNIA ELEM.7.9 mi · 504
- TIPTON HIGH8.4 mi · 185
Frequently asked questions
About LATHAM ELEM.How large is LATHAM ELEM.?
LATHAM ELEM. enrolls approximately 38 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does LATHAM ELEM. serve?
LATHAM ELEM. serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at LATHAM ELEM.?
Approximately 5.4:1 students per teacher at LATHAM ELEM..
How diverse is LATHAM ELEM.?
LATHAM ELEM. reports a student body of 100% White.
Who oversees LATHAM ELEM.?
LATHAM ELEM. is overseen by MONITEAU CO. R-V in Moniteau County.
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