- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
North Glendale Elem. held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 291677000924 · Kirkwood, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 15:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students)
North Glendale Elem. held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North Glendale Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirkwood Sr. H
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- North Kirkwood
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- Nipher Middle 660
Nipher Middle
660 students
- Westchester El 572
Westchester Elem.
572 students
- This school 571
North Glendale Elem.
571 students
- W. W. Keysor E 565
W. W. Keysor Elem.
565 students
What this shows North Glendale Elem. reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Glendale Elem. compares
North Glendale Elem. 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 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Kirkwood R-Vii reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~571 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.