- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkwood, MO
F. P. Tillman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for F. P. Tillman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291677000920
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F. P. Tillman Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
F. P. Tillman Elem. has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F. P. Tillman Elem. ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677000920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
F. P. Tillman Elem. held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 291677000920 · Kirkwood, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.3:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students)
F. P. Tillman Elem. held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
F. P. Tillman Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirkwood Sr. H
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- North Kirkwood
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- Nipher Middle 660
Nipher Middle
660 students
- Westchester El 572
Westchester Elem.
572 students
- North Glendale 571
North Glendale Elem.
571 students
- This school 457
F. P. Tillman Elem.
457 students
What this shows F. P. Tillman Elem. reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How F. P. Tillman Elem. compares
F. P. Tillman 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 89% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, F. P. Tillman Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirkwood R-Vii reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How F. P. Tillman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Kirkwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nipher Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westchester Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Glendale Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F. P. Tillman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about F. P. Tillman Elem.
How many students attend F. P. Tillman Elem.?
F. P. Tillman Elem. has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. P. Tillman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at F. P. Tillman Elem. is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F. P. Tillman Elem.?
4.9% of students at F. P. Tillman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F. P. Tillman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at F. P. Tillman Elem. is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F. P. Tillman Elem.?
F. P. Tillman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 F. P. Tillman Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, F. P. Tillman Elem. ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Kirkwood R-Vii?
Besides F. P. Tillman Elem., Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), North Kirkwood Middle (697 students), and Nipher Middle (660 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.