- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Traditional Sch. grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 292370001419 · Maryland Heights, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 15.1:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students)
Traditional Sch. grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Traditional Sch. 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 392
Traditional Sch.
392 students
What this shows Traditional Sch. reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Traditional Sch. compares
Traditional Sch. is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Pattonville R-Iii reports $15,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 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 (~392 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.