- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, MO
Chesterfield Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Chesterfield Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292685001616
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesterfield Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesterfield Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield Elem. ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Chesterfield Elem. shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 292685001616 · Chesterfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 12.5:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students)
Chesterfield Elem. shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Chesterfield 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 389
Chesterfield Elem.
389 students
What this shows Chesterfield Elem. reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesterfield Elem. compares
Chesterfield Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 90% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Asian 14.9%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesterfield 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesterfield Elem.
How many students attend Chesterfield Elem.?
Chesterfield Elem. has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesterfield Elem. is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Chesterfield Elem.?
4.7% of students at Chesterfield Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesterfield Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Chesterfield Elem. is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesterfield Elem.?
Chesterfield Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chesterfield Elem. rank among elementary schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesterfield Elem. ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Chesterfield 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.