- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clayton, MO
Meramec Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Meramec Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290972000273
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meramec Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meramec Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meramec Elem. ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clayton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Meramec Elem. grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 31.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 290972000273 · Clayton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 11.9:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton High (788 students)
Meramec Elem. grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE held 31.4 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Meramec Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clayton High
Clayton High
788 students
- Wydown Middle
Wydown Middle
604 students
- This school
Meramec Elem.
368 students
- Glenridge Elem
Glenridge Elem.
321 students
- Ralph M. Capta 286
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
286 students
What this shows Meramec Elem. reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meramec Elem. compares
Meramec 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 84% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Meramec Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton reports $23,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meramec Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wydown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenridge Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph M. Captain Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meramec Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meramec Elem.
How many students attend Meramec Elem.?
Meramec Elem. has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clayton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meramec Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Meramec Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Meramec Elem.?
7.3% of students at Meramec Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meramec Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Meramec Elem. is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Clayton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meramec Elem.?
Meramec Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Meramec Elem. rank among elementary schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meramec Elem. ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clayton, 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 Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton?
Besides Meramec Elem., Clayton also operates Clayton High (788 students), Wydown Middle (604 students), and Glenridge Elem. (321 students). See the Clayton district page for the complete list.