- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, MO
Highcroft Ridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Highcroft Ridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292358001388
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highcroft Ridge Elem. earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highcroft Ridge Elem. has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highcroft Ridge Elem. ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO.
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292358001388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Highcroft Ridge Elem. held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 292358001388 · Chesterfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 14.2:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
Highcroft Ridge Elem. held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Highcroft Ridge 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 369
Highcroft Ridge Elem.
369 students
What this shows Highcroft Ridge Elem. reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highcroft Ridge Elem. compares
Highcroft 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 86% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Asian 11.1%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Highcroft Ridge 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 Highcroft Ridge 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highcroft Ridge 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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highcroft Ridge Elem.
How many students attend Highcroft Ridge Elem.?
Highcroft Ridge Elem. has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highcroft Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Highcroft Ridge Elem. is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highcroft Ridge Elem.?
6.3% of students at Highcroft Ridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highcroft Ridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Highcroft Ridge Elem. is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highcroft Ridge Elem.?
Highcroft Ridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Highcroft Ridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Highcroft Ridge Elem. ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides Highcroft Ridge 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.