- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florissant, MO
Halls Ferry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Halls Ferry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291201000467
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halls Ferry Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Halls Ferry Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halls Ferry Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Halls Ferry Elementary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 291201000467 · Florissant, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 15.2:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Halls Ferry Elementary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Halls Ferry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- This school 394
Halls Ferry Elementary
394 students
What this shows Halls Ferry Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halls Ferry Elementary compares
Halls Ferry Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.8%
Two or More 5.1%
White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Halls Ferry Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halls Ferry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halls Ferry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Halls Ferry Elementary
How many students attend Halls Ferry Elementary?
Halls Ferry Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halls Ferry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halls Ferry Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Halls Ferry Elementary?
99.1% of students at Halls Ferry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halls Ferry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Halls Ferry Elementary is African American at 88.8% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halls Ferry Elementary?
Halls Ferry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Halls Ferry Elementary rank among elementary schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Halls Ferry Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Florissant, 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 Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Halls Ferry Elementary, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.