- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Kratz Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Kratz Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292664001569
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kratz Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #29 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kratz Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kratz Elem. ranks #29 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Kratz Elem. shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 292664001569 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 11.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students)
Kratz Elem. shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kratz Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ritenour Sr. H
Ritenour Sr. High
2,041 students
- Ritenour Middl 737
Ritenour Middle
737 students
- Hoech Middle 664
Hoech Middle
664 students
- Marvin Elem. 561
Marvin Elem.
561 students
- Wyland Elem. 545
Wyland Elem.
545 students
- This school 474
Kratz Elem.
474 students
What this shows Kratz Elem. reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kratz Elem. compares
Kratz Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 14.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Kratz Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ritenour reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kratz Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritenour Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ritenour Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoech Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marvin Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyland Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kratz Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kratz Elem.
How many students attend Kratz Elem.?
Kratz Elem. has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kratz Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kratz Elem. is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 Kratz Elem.?
99.4% of students at Kratz Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kratz Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Kratz Elem. is African American at 46.8% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kratz Elem.?
Kratz Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Kratz Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kratz Elem. ranks #29 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 Ritenour?
Besides Kratz Elem., Ritenour also operates Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students), Ritenour Middle (737 students), and Hoech Middle (664 students). See the Ritenour district page for the complete list.