- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clayton, MO
Glenridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Glenridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290972000271
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenridge Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenridge Elem. has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenridge Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clayton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Glenridge Elem. grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 290972000271 · Clayton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 10.7:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton High (788 students)
Glenridge Elem. grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 30.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Glenridge Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clayton High
Clayton High
788 students
- Wydown Middle
Wydown Middle
604 students
- Meramec Elem.
Meramec Elem.
368 students
- This school
Glenridge Elem.
321 students
- Ralph M. Capta 286
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
286 students
What this shows Glenridge Elem. reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenridge Elem. compares
Glenridge Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 79% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Glenridge Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton reports $23,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenridge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wydown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meramec Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph M. Captain Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenridge Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- 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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glenridge Elem.
How many students attend Glenridge Elem.?
Glenridge Elem. has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clayton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenridge Elem. is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% 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 Glenridge Elem.?
9.6% of students at Glenridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Glenridge Elem. is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Clayton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenridge Elem.?
Glenridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Glenridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenridge Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clayton, 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 Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton?
Besides Glenridge Elem., Clayton also operates Clayton High (788 students), Wydown Middle (604 students), and Meramec Elem. (368 students). See the Clayton district page for the complete list.