- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Ann, MO
Robert Drummond Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Robert Drummond Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292370002848
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Drummond Elem. earns 48/100 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 4
- public schools in St Ann · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Drummond Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Drummond Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Ann, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370002848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Robert Drummond Elem. held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 292370002848 · St Ann, MO Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 13.9:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students)
Robert Drummond Elem. held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Robert Drummond 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
- This school 667
Robert Drummond Elem.
667 students
- Holman Middle 639
Holman Middle
639 students
- Willow Brook E 459
Willow Brook Elem.
459 students
- Bridgeway Elem 417
Bridgeway Elem.
417 students
What this shows Robert Drummond Elem. reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Drummond Elem. compares
Robert Drummond 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.1%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Robert Drummond 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 Robert Drummond Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattonville Heights Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Drummond 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
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Drummond Elem.
How many students attend Robert Drummond Elem.?
Robert Drummond Elem. has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Ann, MO. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Drummond Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Drummond Elem. is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Drummond Elem.?
49.7% of students at Robert Drummond Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Drummond Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Robert Drummond Elem. is African American at 42.1% of enrollment, in St Ann, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Drummond Elem.?
Robert Drummond Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Robert Drummond Elem. rank among public schools in St Ann?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Drummond Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Ann, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pattonville R-Iii?
Besides Robert Drummond Elem., Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students), Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students), and Holman Middle (639 students). See the Pattonville R-Iii district page for the complete list.