Enrollment
971
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Peters, MO
Fairmount Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292895001859
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in St Peters · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmount Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elem. ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in St Peters, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895001859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairmount Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairmount Elem.
Fairmount Elem. is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in St Peters, Missouri, enrolling 971 students.
At 12.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 95% of state schools at 971 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students) and Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students) alongside Fairmount Elem..
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 Fairmount Elem. compares
Fairmount Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 70% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$11,775
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 78.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Fairmount Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francis Howell R-Iii, which includes Fairmount Elem..
$11,775
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 19.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 Fairmount Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castlio Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmount Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~971 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairmount Elem.
How many students attend Fairmount Elem.?
Fairmount Elem. has 971 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Peters, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Fairmount Elem.?
13.8% of students at Fairmount Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount Elem. is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in St Peters, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount Elem.?
Fairmount Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Fairmount Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Peters?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount Elem. ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in St Peters, 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 Peters on the city page.
Is Fairmount Elem. a good school?
Fairmount Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Fairmount Elem., Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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