- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Koch Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Koch Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292667001581
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Koch Elem. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #37 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Koch Elem. has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Koch Elem. ranks #37 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Riverview Gardens · Missouri
NCES ID 292667001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Koch Elem. held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292667001581 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 21.4:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students)
Koch Elem. held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Koch Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Gard
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
1,246 students
- R. G. Central
R. G. Central Middle
578 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle School
524 students
- Gibson Elem. 387
Gibson Elem.
387 students
- Meadows Elem. 321
Meadows Elem.
321 students
- This school 299
Koch Elem.
299 students
What this shows Koch Elem. reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Koch Elem. compares
Koch 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$12,486
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Koch Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview Gardens reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Koch Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Gardens Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. G. Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gibson Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Koch Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Koch Elem.
How many students attend Koch Elem.?
Koch Elem. has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koch Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Koch Elem. is 21.4:1, which is 67% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Koch Elem.?
99.0% of students at Koch Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Koch Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Koch Elem. is African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Koch Elem.?
Koch Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Koch Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Koch Elem. ranks #37 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, 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 St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview Gardens?
Besides Koch Elem., Riverview Gardens also operates Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students), R. G. Central Middle (578 students), and Westview Middle School (524 students). See the Riverview Gardens district page for the complete list.