- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maryland Heights, MO
Mckelvey Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Mckelvey Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292358001391
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckelvey Intermediate earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Maryland Heights · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckelvey Intermediate has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvey Intermediate ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO.
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292358001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mckelvey Intermediate held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 292358001391 · Maryland Heights, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 14.4:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
Mckelvey Intermediate held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mckelvey Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High
South High
1,485 students
- West High
West High
1,417 students
- Central High
Central High
1,281 students
- North High
North High
990 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
881 students
- This school 432
Mckelvey Intermediate
432 students
What this shows Mckelvey Intermediate reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckelvey Intermediate compares
Mckelvey Intermediate 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 71% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,983
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.1%
Asian 28.7%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Mckelvey Intermediate is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkway C-2 reports $13,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckelvey Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckelvey Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckelvey Intermediate
How many students attend Mckelvey Intermediate?
Mckelvey Intermediate has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maryland Heights, MO. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckelvey Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckelvey Intermediate is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckelvey Intermediate?
13.4% of students at Mckelvey Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckelvey Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Mckelvey Intermediate is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Maryland Heights, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckelvey Intermediate?
Mckelvey Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Mckelvey Intermediate rank among public schools in Maryland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvey Intermediate ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, 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 Maryland Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides Mckelvey Intermediate, Parkway C-2 also operates South High (1,485 students), West High (1,417 students), and Central High (1,281 students). See the Parkway C-2 district page for the complete list.