- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · High Ridge, MO
High Ridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for High Ridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292289001303
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Ridge Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in High Ridge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
High Ridge Elem. has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Ridge Elem. ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in High Ridge, MO.
School address
District: Northwest R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292289001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
High Ridge Elem. held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292289001303 · High Ridge, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 10.2:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High (1,788 students)
High Ridge Elem. held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
High Ridge Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,788 students
- Northwest Vall 686
Northwest Valley Sch.
686 students
- Woodridge Midd 569
Woodridge Middle School
569 students
- Brennan Woods 470
Brennan Woods Elem.
470 students
- House Springs 462
House Springs Elem.
462 students
- This school 327
High Ridge Elem.
327 students
What this shows High Ridge Elem. reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Ridge Elem. compares
High Ridge 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 22% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$11,515
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, High Ridge Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest R-I reports $11,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Ridge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Valley Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brennan Woods Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| House Springs Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Ridge Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Ridge Elem.
How many students attend High Ridge Elem.?
High Ridge Elem. has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in High Ridge, MO. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at High Ridge Elem. is 10.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 35% 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 High Ridge Elem.?
36.0% of students at High Ridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Ridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at High Ridge Elem. is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in High Ridge, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Ridge Elem.?
High Ridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 High Ridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in High Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, High Ridge Elem. ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in High Ridge, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest R-I?
Besides High Ridge Elem., Northwest R-I also operates Northwest High (1,788 students), Northwest Valley Sch. (686 students), and Woodridge Middle School (569 students). See the Northwest R-I district page for the complete list.