- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Charles, MO
Coverdell Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Coverdell Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292892001844
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coverdell Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Coverdell Elem. has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coverdell Elem. ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892001844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Coverdell Elem. held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 292892001844 · St Charles, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 9.7:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
Coverdell Elem. held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Coverdell Elem. 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 291
Coverdell Elem.
291 students
What this shows Coverdell Elem. reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coverdell Elem. compares
Coverdell 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Coverdell Elem. 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 Coverdell Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coverdell Elem.'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
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coverdell Elem.
How many students attend Coverdell Elem.?
Coverdell Elem. has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coverdell Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Coverdell Elem. is 9.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% 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 Coverdell Elem.?
41.3% of students at Coverdell Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coverdell Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Coverdell Elem. is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coverdell Elem.?
Coverdell Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Coverdell Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Coverdell Elem. ranks #6 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides Coverdell Elem., 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.