- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Clair, MO
St. Clair Elem.
Federal NCES profile for St. Clair Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292910001865
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Clair Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in St Clair · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Clair Elem. has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Clair Elem. ranks #3 of 5 public schools in St Clair, MO.
School address
District: St. Clair R-Xiii · Missouri
NCES ID 292910001865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
St. Clair Elem. shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 292910001865 · St Clair, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Clair High (627 students)
St. Clair Elem. shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
St. Clair Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Clair High
St. Clair High
627 students
- St. Clair Jr.
St. Clair Jr. High
451 students
- This school
St. Clair Elem.
441 students
- Edgar Murray E
Edgar Murray Elem.
429 students
- Franklin Co. S 114
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
114 students
What this shows St. Clair Elem. reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Clair Elem. compares
St. Clair 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,464
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, St. Clair Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Clair R-Xiii reports $12,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Clair Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Clair Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgar Murray Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Clair Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Clair Elem.
How many students attend St. Clair Elem.?
St. Clair Elem. has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Clair, MO. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Clair Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Clair Elem. is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Clair Elem.?
42.5% of students at St. Clair Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Clair Elem.?
The largest demographic group at St. Clair Elem. is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in St Clair, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Clair Elem.?
St. Clair 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 St. Clair Elem. rank among public schools in St Clair?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Clair Elem. ranks #3 of 5 public schools in St Clair, 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 Clair on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Clair R-Xiii?
Besides St. Clair Elem., St. Clair R-Xiii also operates St. Clair High (627 students), St. Clair Jr. High (451 students), and Edgar Murray Elem. (429 students). See the St. Clair R-Xiii district page for the complete list.