Enrollment
555
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, MO
Kehrs Mill Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Kehrs Mill Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292685002567
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kehrs Mill Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kehrs Mill Elem. has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kehrs Mill Elem. ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685002567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kehrs Mill Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kehrs Mill Elem.
Kehrs Mill Elem. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chesterfield, Missouri, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 555 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.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students) and Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students) alongside Kehrs Mill Elem..
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 Kehrs Mill Elem. compares
Kehrs Mill Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 93% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,739
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 73.7%
Asian 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Kehrs Mill Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwood R-Vi, which includes Kehrs Mill Elem..
$11,739
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 14.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 Kehrs Mill Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kehrs Mill Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kehrs Mill Elem.
How many students attend Kehrs Mill Elem.?
Kehrs Mill Elem. has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kehrs Mill Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kehrs Mill Elem. is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kehrs Mill Elem.?
3.0% of students at Kehrs Mill Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kehrs Mill Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Kehrs Mill Elem. is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kehrs Mill Elem.?
Kehrs Mill Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Kehrs Mill Elem. rank among elementary schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kehrs Mill Elem. ranks #5 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.
Is Kehrs Mill Elem. a good school?
Kehrs Mill Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. 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 Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Kehrs Mill Elem., Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), and Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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