- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · O'fallon, MO
Emge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Emge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290837002842
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emge Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in O'fallon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Emge Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emge Elem. ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in O'fallon, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837002842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Emge Elem. held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 290837002842 · O'fallon, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 11.6:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students)
Emge Elem. held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Emge Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ft. Zumwalt We
Ft. Zumwalt West High
1,643 students
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North High
1,538 students
- Ft. Zumwalt So
Ft. Zumwalt South High
1,212 students
- Ft. Zumwalt Ea
Ft. Zumwalt East High
1,171 students
- Ft. Zuwmalt We
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
1,114 students
- This school 348
Emge Elem.
348 students
What this shows Emge Elem. reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emge Elem. compares
Emge 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 87% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$13,648
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Asian 7.5%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Emge Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emge Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emge Elem.
How many students attend Emge Elem.?
Emge Elem. has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in O'fallon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Emge Elem. is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 Emge Elem.?
5.9% of students at Emge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Emge Elem. is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in O'fallon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emge Elem.?
Emge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Emge Elem. rank among elementary schools in O'fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Emge Elem. ranks #1 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 Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides Emge Elem., Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students), Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students), and Ft. Zumwalt South High (1,212 students). See the Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii district page for the complete list.