- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maryland Heights, MO
Parkwood Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Parkwood Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292370001416
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkwood Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Maryland Heights · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkwood Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Elem. ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370001416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Parkwood Elem. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 292370001416 · Maryland Heights, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students)
Parkwood Elem. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Parkwood Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pattonville Sr
Pattonville Sr. High
1,945 students
- Pattonville He 680
Pattonville Heights Middle
680 students
- Robert Drummon 667
Robert Drummond Elem.
667 students
- Holman Middle 639
Holman Middle
639 students
- Willow Brook E 459
Willow Brook Elem.
459 students
- This school 409
Parkwood Elem.
409 students
What this shows Parkwood Elem. reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkwood Elem. compares
Parkwood 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$15,871
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.2%
White 33.5%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Parkwood Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pattonville R-Iii reports $15,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkwood Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattonville Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Drummond Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkwood Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkwood Elem.
How many students attend Parkwood Elem.?
Parkwood Elem. has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maryland Heights, MO. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elem. is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Parkwood Elem.?
38.6% of students at Parkwood Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkwood Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Parkwood Elem. is African American at 37.2% of enrollment, in Maryland Heights, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkwood Elem.?
Parkwood Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Parkwood Elem. rank among public schools in Maryland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Elem. ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maryland Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Pattonville R-Iii?
Besides Parkwood Elem., Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students), Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students), and Robert Drummond Elem. (667 students). See the Pattonville R-Iii district page for the complete list.