Enrollment
392
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maryland Heights, MO
Traditional Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Traditional Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292370001419
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traditional Sch. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Maryland Heights · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Traditional Sch. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traditional Sch. ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Traditional Sch. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Traditional Sch.
Traditional Sch. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Maryland Heights, Missouri, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Missouri average.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 327 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Traditional Sch..
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 Traditional Sch. compares
Traditional Sch. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
White 47.7%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Traditional Sch. 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 Traditional Sch..
$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 Traditional Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Higher 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 Traditional Sch.'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
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Traditional Sch.
How many students attend Traditional Sch.?
Traditional Sch. has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maryland Heights, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traditional Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Traditional Sch. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Traditional Sch.?
15.3% of students at Traditional Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traditional Sch.?
The largest demographic group at Traditional Sch. is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Maryland Heights, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traditional Sch.?
Traditional Sch. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Traditional Sch. rank among public schools in Maryland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Traditional Sch. ranks #6 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.
Is Traditional Sch. a good school?
Traditional Sch. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. 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 Traditional Sch., 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.
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