Enrollment
667
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Drummond Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Drummond Elem.
Robert Drummond Elem. is a large combined-grade school in St Ann, Missouri, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Robert Drummond Elem..
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 Robert Drummond Elem. compares
Robert Drummond Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pattonville R-Iii, which includes Robert Drummond Elem..
$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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in St Ann on the city page.
Is Robert Drummond Elem. a good school?
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. 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 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.
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