- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florissant, MO
Mccurdy Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mccurdy Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291383000632
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccurdy Elem. earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccurdy Elem. has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccurdy Elem. ranks #12 of 14 schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+177 students YoY
Mccurdy Elem. grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+53.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+177 students YoY 291383000632 · Florissant, MO Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Mccurdy Elem. grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (+53.8%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mccurdy 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 538
Mccurdy Elem.
538 students
What this shows Mccurdy Elem. reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccurdy Elem. compares
Mccurdy Elem. is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.9%
White 16.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Mccurdy 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 Mccurdy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccurdy 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccurdy Elem.
How many students attend Mccurdy Elem.?
Mccurdy Elem. has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), up 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccurdy Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccurdy Elem. is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccurdy Elem.?
58.7% of students at Mccurdy Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccurdy Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mccurdy Elem. is African American at 71.9% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccurdy Elem.?
Mccurdy 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 Mccurdy Elem. rank among schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccurdy 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 Mccurdy 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.