- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maryland Heights, MO
Rose Acres Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Rose Acres Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292370001420
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Acres Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Maryland Heights · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rose Acres Elem. has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Acres Elem. ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rose Acres Elem. held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 292370001420 · Maryland Heights, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students)
Rose Acres Elem. held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Rose Acres 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 388
Rose Acres Elem.
388 students
What this shows Rose Acres Elem. reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rose Acres Elem. compares
Rose Acres 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 54% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Rose Acres 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 Rose Acres Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pattonville Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Drummond Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose Acres 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rose Acres Elem.
How many students attend Rose Acres Elem.?
Rose Acres Elem. has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maryland Heights, MO. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Acres Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Acres Elem. is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rose Acres Elem.?
21.1% of students at Rose Acres Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Acres Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Rose Acres Elem. is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Maryland Heights, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Acres Elem.?
Rose Acres 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 Rose Acres Elem. rank among public schools in Maryland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Acres Elem. ranks #5 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 Rose Acres 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.