- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Peters, MO
St. Peters Elem.
Federal NCES profile for St. Peters Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290837000241
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Peters Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in St Peters · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Peters Elem. has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peters Elem. ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in St Peters, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
St. Peters Elem. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 290837000241 · St Peters, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 9.8:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students)
St. Peters Elem. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
St. Peters Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ft. Zumwalt We
Ft. Zumwalt West High
1,643 students
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North High
1,538 students
- Ft. Zumwalt So
Ft. Zumwalt South High
1,212 students
- Ft. Zumwalt Ea
Ft. Zumwalt East High
1,171 students
- Ft. Zuwmalt We
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
1,114 students
- This school 384
St. Peters Elem.
384 students
What this shows St. Peters Elem. reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Peters Elem. compares
St. Peters 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,648
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, St. Peters Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Peters Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Peters Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Peters Elem.
How many students attend St. Peters Elem.?
St. Peters Elem. has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Peters, MO. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Peters Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Peters Elem. is 9.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Peters Elem.?
26.3% of students at St. Peters Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Peters Elem.?
The largest demographic group at St. Peters Elem. is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in St Peters, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Peters Elem.?
St. Peters Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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. Peters Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Peters?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peters Elem. ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in St Peters, 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 Peters on the city page.
What other schools are in Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides St. Peters Elem., Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students), Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students), and Ft. Zumwalt South High (1,212 students). See the Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii district page for the complete list.