- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St.Louis, MO
Mckelvey Primary
Federal NCES profile for Mckelvey Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292358003388
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckelvey Primary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in St.Louis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckelvey Primary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvey Primary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in St.Louis, MO.
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292358003388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mckelvey Primary shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 292358003388 · St.Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.8:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
Mckelvey Primary shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mckelvey Primary 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 201
Mckelvey Primary
201 students
What this shows Mckelvey Primary reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckelvey Primary compares
Mckelvey Primary is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 87% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.8%
White 25.4%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Mckelvey Primary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckelvey Primary'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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckelvey Primary
How many students attend Mckelvey Primary?
Mckelvey Primary has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St.Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckelvey Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckelvey Primary is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckelvey Primary?
6.0% of students at Mckelvey Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckelvey Primary?
The largest demographic group at Mckelvey Primary is Asian at 35.8% of enrollment, in St.Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckelvey Primary?
Mckelvey Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Primary rank among elementary schools in St.Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvey Primary ranks #1 of 5 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 Parkway C-2?
Besides Mckelvey Primary, 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.