- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arnold, MO
Meramec Heights Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Meramec Heights Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291230000501
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meramec Heights Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meramec Heights Elem. has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meramec Heights Elem. ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Arnold, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Meramec Heights Elem. shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 291230000501 · Arnold, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 10.2:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students)
Meramec Heights Elem. shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Meramec Heights Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seckman Sr. Hi
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- Fox Sr. High
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- Seckman Middle 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- This school 376
Meramec Heights Elem.
376 students
What this shows Meramec Heights Elem. reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meramec Heights Elem. compares
Meramec Heights Elem. 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,100
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Meramec Heights Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meramec Heights Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meramec Heights Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meramec Heights Elem.
How many students attend Meramec Heights Elem.?
Meramec Heights Elem. has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arnold, MO. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meramec Heights Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Meramec Heights Elem. is 10.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 35% 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 Heights Elem.?
45.4% of students at Meramec Heights Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meramec Heights Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Meramec Heights Elem. is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Arnold, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meramec Heights Elem.?
Meramec Heights Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Meramec Heights Elem. rank among elementary schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Meramec Heights Elem. ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Arnold, 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 Arnold on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides Meramec Heights Elem., Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), and Seckman Middle (687 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.