- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Marvin Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Marvin 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 292664001571
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #26 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Elem. has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Elem. ranks #26 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Marvin Elem. held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 292664001571 · St Louis, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 15.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students)
Marvin Elem. held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Marvin 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
- This school 561
Marvin Elem.
561 students
- Wyland Elem. 545
Wyland Elem.
545 students
- Marion Elem. 496
Marion Elem.
496 students
What this shows Marvin Elem. reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Elem. compares
Marvin 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 17.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Marvin 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 Marvin 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoech Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyland Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Elem.
How many students attend Marvin Elem.?
Marvin Elem. has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elem. is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin Elem.?
99.4% of students at Marvin Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Elem. is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Elem.?
Marvin Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Marvin Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Elem. ranks #26 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 Marvin 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.