- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Danforth Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Danforth Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292667001577
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danforth Elem. earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #40 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Danforth Elem. has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danforth Elem. ranks #40 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Riverview Gardens · Missouri
NCES ID 292667001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Danforth Elem. shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 292667001577 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 17.1:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students)
Danforth Elem. shrank from 271 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Danforth Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Gard
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
1,246 students
- R. G. Central
R. G. Central Middle
578 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle School
524 students
- Gibson Elem. 387
Gibson Elem.
387 students
- Meadows Elem. 321
Meadows Elem.
321 students
- This school 274
Danforth Elem.
274 students
What this shows Danforth Elem. reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danforth Elem. compares
Danforth 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$12,486
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.4%
White 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Danforth Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Riverview Gardens reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danforth Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Gardens Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. G. Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gibson Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danforth Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danforth Elem.
How many students attend Danforth Elem.?
Danforth Elem. has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danforth Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Danforth Elem. is 17.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danforth Elem.?
98.9% of students at Danforth Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danforth Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Danforth Elem. is African American at 96.4% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danforth Elem.?
Danforth Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Danforth Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Danforth Elem. ranks #40 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, 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 Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview Gardens?
Besides Danforth Elem., Riverview Gardens also operates Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students), R. G. Central Middle (578 students), and Westview Middle School (524 students). See the Riverview Gardens district page for the complete list.