- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fairmount Elem. held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 73.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 292895001859 · St Peters, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 12.4:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Fairmount Elem. held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.3 → 73.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fairmount Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- This school
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- Castlio Elem.
Castlio Elem.
847 students
What this shows Fairmount Elem. reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmount Elem. compares
Fairmount 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,462
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
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.
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
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,750
- 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
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 (~971 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 1,026 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.