- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Creve Coeur, MO
Bellerive Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Bellerive Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292358001376
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellerive Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Creve Coeur · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellerive Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellerive Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creve Coeur, MO.
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292358001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Bellerive Elem. grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 292358001376 · Creve Coeur, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.8:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
Bellerive Elem. grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bellerive Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High
South High
1,485 students
- West High
West High
1,417 students
- Central High
Central High
1,281 students
- North High
North High
990 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
881 students
- This school 400
Bellerive Elem.
400 students
What this shows Bellerive Elem. reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellerive Elem. compares
Bellerive Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 61% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,983
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 29.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Bellerive Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkway C-2 reports $13,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellerive Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellerive Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellerive Elem.
How many students attend Bellerive Elem.?
Bellerive Elem. has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Creve Coeur, MO. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellerive Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellerive Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellerive Elem.?
17.9% of students at Bellerive Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellerive Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Bellerive Elem. is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Creve Coeur, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellerive Elem.?
Bellerive Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Bellerive Elem. rank among public schools in Creve Coeur?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellerive Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creve Coeur, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides Bellerive Elem., Parkway C-2 also operates South High (1,485 students), West High (1,417 students), and Central High (1,281 students). See the Parkway C-2 district page for the complete list.