Enrollment
205
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Pattonville Early Chol
Federal NCES profile for Pattonville Early Chol, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292370000656
👥 S:T ratio 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pattonville Early Chol earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pattonville Early Chol has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pattonville Early Chol ranks #2 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pattonville Early Chol compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pattonville Early Chol
Pattonville Early Chol is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 205 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.5% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 205 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
The surrounding Pattonville R-Iii spends $16,234 per pupil, 26% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students) and Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students) alongside Pattonville Early Chol.
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 Pattonville Early Chol compares
Pattonville Early Chol on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 45.9%
African American 25.9%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Pattonville Early Chol is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pattonville R-Iii, which includes Pattonville Early Chol.
$16,234
Per student
+26%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.7%
State 9.3%
Federal 5.0%
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 Pattonville Early Chol Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattonville Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Drummond Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pattonville Early Chol's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pattonville Early Chol
How many students attend Pattonville Early Chol?
Pattonville Early Chol has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pattonville Early Chol?
The student-teacher ratio at Pattonville Early Chol is 9.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% 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 Pattonville Early Chol?
18.5% of students at Pattonville Early Chol are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pattonville Early Chol?
The largest demographic group at Pattonville Early Chol is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pattonville Early Chol?
Pattonville Early Chol has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pattonville Early Chol rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Pattonville Early Chol ranks #2 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.
Is Pattonville Early Chol a good school?
Pattonville Early Chol earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pattonville R-Iii?
Besides Pattonville Early Chol, 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.
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