- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ballwin, MO
Ballwin Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Ballwin Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292685001614
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballwin Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Ballwin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ballwin Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ballwin Elem. ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Ballwin, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685001614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ballwin Elem. held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 292685001614 · Ballwin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.7:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students)
Ballwin Elem. held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ballwin Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Sr.
Marquette Sr. High
2,095 students
- Lafayette Sr.
Lafayette Sr. High
1,669 students
- Eureka Sr. Hig
Eureka Sr. High
1,586 students
- Rockwood Summi
Rockwood Summit Sr. High
1,194 students
- Crestview Midd
Crestview Middle
1,091 students
- This school 426
Ballwin Elem.
426 students
What this shows Ballwin Elem. reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballwin Elem. compares
Ballwin 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 70% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,527
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Ballwin Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwood R-Vi reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballwin Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballwin Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ballwin Elem.
How many students attend Ballwin Elem.?
Ballwin Elem. has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ballwin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballwin Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballwin Elem. is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ballwin Elem.?
13.6% of students at Ballwin Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballwin Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Ballwin Elem. is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Ballwin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballwin Elem.?
Ballwin Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ballwin Elem. rank among elementary schools in Ballwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ballwin Elem. ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Ballwin, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ballwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Ballwin Elem., Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), and Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.