Enrollment
571
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkwood, MO
North Glendale Elem.
Federal NCES profile for North Glendale Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291677000924
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Glendale Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Glendale Elem. has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Glendale Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Glendale Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Glendale Elem.
North Glendale Elem. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kirkwood, Missouri, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 571 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students) and North Kirkwood Middle (697 students) alongside North Glendale Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Glendale Elem. compares
North Glendale Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 81% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, North Glendale Elem. is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirkwood R-Vii, which includes North Glendale Elem..
$13,358
Per student
+3%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 91.0%
State 6.0%
Federal 3.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Glendale Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Kirkwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nipher Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westchester Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. W. Keysor Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Glendale Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~571 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Glendale Elem.
How many students attend North Glendale Elem.?
North Glendale Elem. has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Glendale Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at North Glendale Elem. is 15:1, which is 17% 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 North Glendale Elem.?
8.8% of students at North Glendale Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Glendale Elem.?
The largest demographic group at North Glendale Elem. is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Glendale Elem.?
North Glendale Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Glendale Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Glendale Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood on the city page.
Is North Glendale Elem. a good school?
North Glendale Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kirkwood R-Vii?
Besides North Glendale Elem., Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), North Kirkwood Middle (697 students), and Nipher Middle (660 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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