- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Charles, MO
Becky-David Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Becky-David Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292895001854
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Becky-David Elem. earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Becky-David Elem. has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Becky-David Elem. ranks #3 of 6 schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Becky-David Elem. held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 292895001854 · St Charles, MO Other · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 14:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Becky-David Elem. held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Becky-David Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- This school
Becky-David Elem.
812 students
What this shows Becky-David Elem. reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Becky-David Elem. compares
Becky-David 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 80% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,462
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Becky-David Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Becky-David Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Becky-David Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other 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 (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Becky-David Elem.
How many students attend Becky-David Elem.?
Becky-David Elem. has 812 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becky-David Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Becky-David Elem. is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Becky-David Elem.?
9.0% of students at Becky-David Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becky-David Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Becky-David Elem. is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becky-David Elem.?
Becky-David Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Becky-David Elem. rank among schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Becky-David Elem. ranks #3 of 6 schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Becky-David Elem., Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.