- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Old Bonhomme Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Old Bonhomme Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291782000947
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Bonhomme Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Bonhomme Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Bonhomme Elementary ranks #3 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Old Bonhomme Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 291782000947 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 10.8:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students)
Old Bonhomme Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Old Bonhomme Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladue Horton W
Ladue Horton Watkins High
1,395 students
- Ladue Middle
Ladue Middle
1,053 students
- Reed Elementar 410
Reed Elementary
410 students
- Conway Element 392
Conway Elementary
392 students
- This school 379
Old Bonhomme Elementary
379 students
- Spoede Element 376
Spoede Elementary
376 students
What this shows Old Bonhomme Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Bonhomme Elementary compares
Old Bonhomme Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 81% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Asian 19.3%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Old Bonhomme Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ladue reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Bonhomme Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladue Horton Watkins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spoede Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Bonhomme Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Bonhomme Elementary
How many students attend Old Bonhomme Elementary?
Old Bonhomme Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Bonhomme Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Bonhomme Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Old Bonhomme Elementary?
8.7% of students at Old Bonhomme Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Bonhomme Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Old Bonhomme Elementary is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Bonhomme Elementary?
Old Bonhomme Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Old Bonhomme Elementary rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Bonhomme Elementary ranks #3 of 47 elementary 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 elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ladue?
Besides Old Bonhomme Elementary, Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students), Ladue Middle (1,053 students), and Reed Elementary (410 students). See the Ladue district page for the complete list.