- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Beasley Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Beasley Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292067001109
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beasley Elem. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #18 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beasley Elem. has class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beasley Elem. ranks #18 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Mehlville R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 292067001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Beasley Elem. held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 292067001109 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 9.3:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students)
Beasley Elem. held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Beasley Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakville Sr. H
Oakville Sr. High
1,847 students
- Mehlville High
Mehlville High School
1,388 students
- Oakville Middl 629
Oakville Middle
629 students
- Bernard Middle 577
Bernard Middle
577 students
- Margaret Buerk 549
Margaret Buerkle Middle
549 students
- This school 250
Beasley Elem.
250 students
What this shows Beasley Elem. reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beasley Elem. compares
Beasley 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Missouri - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$12,165
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
African American 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Beasley Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mehlville R-Ix reports $12,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beasley Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mehlville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Buerkle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beasley Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beasley Elem.
How many students attend Beasley Elem.?
Beasley Elem. has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beasley Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Beasley Elem. is 9.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beasley Elem.?
41.3% of students at Beasley Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beasley Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Beasley Elem. is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beasley Elem.?
Beasley Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Beasley Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Beasley Elem. ranks #18 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, 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 St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Mehlville R-Ix?
Besides Beasley Elem., Mehlville R-Ix also operates Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students), Mehlville High School (1,388 students), and Oakville Middle (629 students). See the Mehlville R-Ix district page for the complete list.