- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Gotsch Intermediate Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Gotsch Intermediate Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290291000005
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #21 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gotsch Intermediate Sch. ranks #21 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 290291000005 · St Louis, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 13.4:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Affton High (761 students)
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Affton High
Affton High
761 students
- Mesnier Primar
Mesnier Primary Sch.
741 students
- This school
Gotsch Intermediate Sch.
562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle
555 students
What this shows Gotsch Intermediate Sch. reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gotsch Intermediate Sch. compares
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,103
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Gotsch Intermediate Sch. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Affton 101 reports $12,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gotsch Intermediate Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesnier Primary Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gotsch Intermediate Sch.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gotsch Intermediate Sch.
How many students attend Gotsch Intermediate Sch.?
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotsch Intermediate Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotsch Intermediate Sch. is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gotsch Intermediate Sch.?
26.9% of students at Gotsch Intermediate Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gotsch Intermediate Sch.?
The largest demographic group at Gotsch Intermediate Sch. is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gotsch Intermediate Sch.?
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Gotsch Intermediate Sch. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gotsch Intermediate Sch. ranks #21 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, 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 Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Affton 101?
Besides Gotsch Intermediate Sch., Affton 101 also operates Affton High (761 students), Mesnier Primary Sch. (741 students), and Rogers Middle (555 students). See the Affton 101 district page for the complete list.