- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Peters, MO
Progress South Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Progress South Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290837000238
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Progress South Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in St Peters · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Progress South Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Progress South Elem. ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in St Peters, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Progress South Elem. shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 290837000238 · St Peters, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 11.9:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students)
Progress South Elem. shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Progress South Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ft. Zumwalt We
Ft. Zumwalt West High
1,643 students
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North High
1,538 students
- Ft. Zumwalt So
Ft. Zumwalt South High
1,212 students
- Ft. Zumwalt Ea
Ft. Zumwalt East High
1,171 students
- Ft. Zuwmalt We
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
1,114 students
- This school 642
Progress South Elem.
642 students
What this shows Progress South Elem. reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Progress South Elem. compares
Progress South Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 64% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Progress South Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Progress South Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Progress South Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Progress South Elem.
How many students attend Progress South Elem.?
Progress South Elem. has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Peters, MO. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Progress South Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Progress South Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% 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 Progress South Elem.?
16.4% of students at Progress South Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Progress South Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Progress South Elem. is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in St Peters, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Progress South Elem.?
Progress South Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Progress South Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Peters?
By Resource Investment Index, Progress South Elem. ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in St Peters, 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 Peters on the city page.
What other schools are in Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides Progress South Elem., Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students), Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students), and Ft. Zumwalt South High (1,212 students). See the Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii district page for the complete list.