- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florissant, MO
Lusher Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lusher Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291383000631
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lusher Elem. earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lusher Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lusher Elem. ranks #12 of 14 schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lusher Elem. held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 291383000631 · Florissant, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.3:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Lusher Elem. held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lusher Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 371
Lusher Elem.
371 students
What this shows Lusher Elem. reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lusher Elem. compares
Lusher 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,977
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.6%
White 7.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Lusher Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lusher Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lusher Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florissant
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lusher Elem.
How many students attend Lusher Elem.?
Lusher Elem. has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lusher Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lusher Elem. is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lusher Elem.?
58.0% of students at Lusher Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lusher Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Lusher Elem. is African American at 77.6% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lusher Elem.?
Lusher Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lusher Elem. rank among schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Lusher Elem. ranks #12 of 14 schools in Florissant, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Lusher Elem., Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.