- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Charles, MO
Blackhurst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blackhurst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292892003199
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackhurst Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
Blackhurst Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892003199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Blackhurst Elementary held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 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 292892003199 · St. Charles, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 8.1:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
Blackhurst Elementary held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Blackhurst Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High
782 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
706 students
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle
676 students
- St. Charles We
St. Charles West High
645 students
- Harris Elem.
Harris Elem.
408 students
- This school 227
Blackhurst Elementary
227 students
What this shows Blackhurst Elementary reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackhurst Elementary compares
Blackhurst Elementary 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in Missouri - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Blackhurst Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles R-Vi reports $18,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackhurst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackhurst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Charles
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blackhurst Elementary
How many students attend Blackhurst Elementary?
Blackhurst Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackhurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackhurst Elementary is 8.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 48% 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 Blackhurst Elementary?
47.9% of students at Blackhurst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackhurst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blackhurst Elementary is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in St. Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackhurst Elementary?
Blackhurst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides Blackhurst Elementary, St. Charles R-Vi also operates St. Charles High (782 students), Jefferson Intermediate School (706 students), and Hardin Middle (676 students). See the St. Charles R-Vi district page for the complete list.