- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ballwin, MO
Claymont Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Claymont Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292358001380
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claymont Elem. earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Ballwin · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Claymont Elem. has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claymont Elem. ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Ballwin, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Claymont Elem. shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 292358001380 · Ballwin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 14.4:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
Claymont Elem. shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Claymont 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 460
Claymont Elem.
460 students
What this shows Claymont Elem. reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claymont Elem. compares
Claymont 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 84% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
African American 7.2%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Claymont 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 Claymont Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claymont 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claymont Elem.
How many students attend Claymont Elem.?
Claymont Elem. has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ballwin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claymont Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Claymont Elem. is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claymont Elem.?
7.3% of students at Claymont Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claymont Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Claymont Elem. is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Ballwin, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claymont Elem.?
Claymont Elem. 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).
How does Claymont Elem. rank among elementary schools in Ballwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Claymont Elem. ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Ballwin, 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 Ballwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides Claymont 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.