- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · O'fallon, MO
Discovery Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293165003155
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Ridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in O'fallon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in O'fallon, MO.
School address
District: Wentzville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293165003155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Discovery Ridge Elementary held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 293165003155 · O'fallon, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 13.7:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (1,647 students)
Discovery Ridge Elementary held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Discovery Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,647 students
- Timberland Hig
Timberland High
1,525 students
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,433 students
- Frontier Middl
Frontier Middle
1,243 students
- Wentzville Sou
Wentzville South Middle
1,068 students
- This school 590
Discovery Ridge Elementary
590 students
What this shows Discovery Ridge Elementary reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Ridge Elementary compares
Discovery Ridge 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 83% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,463
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Asian 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Discovery Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wentzville R-Iv reports $12,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wentzville South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Discovery Ridge Elementary?
Discovery Ridge Elementary has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in O'fallon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Ridge Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Ridge Elementary?
7.7% of students at Discovery Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Ridge Elementary is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in O'fallon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Ridge Elementary?
Discovery Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Discovery Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in O'fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Ridge Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in O'fallon, 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 O'fallon on the city page.
What other schools are in Wentzville R-Iv?
Besides Discovery Ridge Elementary, Wentzville R-Iv also operates Liberty High School (1,647 students), Timberland High (1,525 students), and North Point High School (1,433 students). See the Wentzville R-Iv district page for the complete list.