- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Mesnier Primary Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Mesnier Primary Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290291000007
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesnier Primary Sch. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #10 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesnier Primary Sch. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesnier Primary Sch. ranks #10 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mesnier Primary Sch. held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 290291000007 · St Louis, MO Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 15.1:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Affton High (761 students)
Mesnier Primary Sch. held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mesnier Primary Sch. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Affton High
Affton High
761 students
- This school
Mesnier Primary Sch.
741 students
- Gotsch Interme
Gotsch Intermediate Sch.
562 students
- Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle
555 students
What this shows Mesnier Primary Sch. reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesnier Primary Sch. compares
Mesnier Primary Sch. 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 46% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,103
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Mesnier Primary Sch. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Affton 101 reports $12,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesnier Primary Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gotsch Intermediate Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesnier Primary Sch.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesnier Primary Sch.
How many students attend Mesnier Primary Sch.?
Mesnier Primary Sch. has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesnier Primary Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesnier Primary Sch. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesnier Primary Sch.?
25.0% of students at Mesnier Primary Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesnier Primary Sch.?
The largest demographic group at Mesnier Primary Sch. is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesnier Primary Sch.?
Mesnier Primary Sch. 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 Mesnier Primary Sch. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesnier Primary Sch. ranks #10 of 65 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 schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Affton 101?
Besides Mesnier Primary Sch., Affton 101 also operates Affton High (761 students), Gotsch Intermediate Sch. (562 students), and Rogers Middle (555 students). See the Affton 101 district page for the complete list.