Enrollment
598
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Dressel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dressel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291869003306
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dressel Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dressel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dressel Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Lindbergh Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291869003306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dressel Elementary School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dressel Elementary School
Dressel Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri, enrolling 598 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among St. Louis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Triumph Academy (305 students): Dressel Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 8.5:1).
Lindbergh Schools also operates Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students) and Robert H. Sperreng Middle (941 students) alongside Dressel Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dressel Elementary School compares
Dressel Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$10,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Dressel Elementary School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lindbergh Schools, which includes Dressel Elementary School.
$10,746
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.6%
State 10.3%
Federal 5.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dressel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindbergh Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Sperreng Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dressel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Standard public school
305 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Standard public school
285 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle Tower Grove East
Standard public school
161 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle Gravois Park
Standard public school
91 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dressel Elementary School
How many students attend Dressel Elementary School?
Dressel Elementary School has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dressel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dressel Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dressel Elementary School?
16.1% of students at Dressel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dressel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dressel Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dressel Elementary School?
Dressel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dressel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Dressel Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 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.
Is Dressel Elementary School a good school?
Dressel Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lindbergh Schools?
Besides Dressel Elementary School, Lindbergh Schools also operates Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students), Robert H. Sperreng Middle (941 students), and Truman Middle School (816 students). See the Lindbergh Schools district page for the complete list.
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