Enrollment
562
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gotsch Intermediate Sch. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gotsch Intermediate Sch.
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. is a mid-sized elementary school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 562 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 562 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Affton 101 also operates Affton High (761 students) and Mesnier Primary Sch. (741 students) alongside Gotsch Intermediate Sch..
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 Gotsch Intermediate Sch. compares
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,725
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Affton 101, which includes Gotsch Intermediate Sch..
$11,725
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.7%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gotsch Intermediate Sch. a good school?
Gotsch Intermediate Sch. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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