- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ballwin, MO
Henry Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Henry Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292358001387
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Ballwin · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Elem. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Elem. ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Ballwin, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Henry Elem. held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 292358001387 · Ballwin, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.1:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
Henry Elem. held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Henry Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High
South High
1,485 students
- West High
West High
1,417 students
- Central High
Central High
1,281 students
- North High
North High
990 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
881 students
- This school 512
Henry Elem.
512 students
What this shows Henry Elem. reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Elem. compares
Henry 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 84% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,983
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Asian 26.0%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Henry Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkway C-2 reports $13,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Elem.
How many students attend Henry Elem.?
Henry Elem. has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ballwin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Elem. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Elem.?
7.5% of students at Henry Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Henry Elem. is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Ballwin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Elem.?
Henry Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Henry Elem. rank among elementary schools in Ballwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Elem. ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Ballwin, 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 Ballwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides Henry Elem., Parkway C-2 also operates South High (1,485 students), West High (1,417 students), and Central High (1,281 students). See the Parkway C-2 district page for the complete list.