- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferguson, MO
Lee Hamilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lee Hamilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291201000469
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Hamilton Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Ferguson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Hamilton Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Hamilton Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lee Hamilton Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 291201000469 · Ferguson, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 14.1:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Lee Hamilton Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lee Hamilton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- This school 310
Lee Hamilton Elementary
310 students
What this shows Lee Hamilton Elementary reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Hamilton Elementary compares
Lee Hamilton Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$15,424
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.4%
White 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Lee Hamilton Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Hamilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Hamilton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Hamilton Elementary
How many students attend Lee Hamilton Elementary?
Lee Hamilton Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferguson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Hamilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Hamilton Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 10% 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 Lee Hamilton Elementary?
98.9% of students at Lee Hamilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Hamilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lee Hamilton Elementary is African American at 88.4% of enrollment, in Ferguson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Hamilton Elementary?
Lee Hamilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lee Hamilton Elementary rank among public schools in Ferguson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Hamilton Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferguson on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Lee Hamilton Elementary, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.