- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Ross Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Ross Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292358001398
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elem. ranks #5 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292358001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ross Elem. held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292358001398 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.3:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
Ross Elem. held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ross Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High
South High
1,485 students
- West High
West High
1,417 students
- Central High
Central High
1,281 students
- North High
North High
990 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
881 students
- This school 413
Ross Elem.
413 students
What this shows Ross Elem. reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Elem. compares
Ross 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,983
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 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.7%
White 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Ross Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkway C-2 reports $13,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross Elem.
How many students attend Ross Elem.?
Ross Elem. has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elem. is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross Elem.?
28.3% of students at Ross Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Ross Elem. is African American at 33.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Elem.?
Ross Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Ross Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elem. ranks #5 of 47 elementary 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 elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides Ross Elem., Parkway C-2 also operates South High (1,485 students), West High (1,417 students), and Central High (1,281 students). See the Parkway C-2 district page for the complete list.