- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Park, MO
Valley Park Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Valley Park Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293069002115
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Park Elem. earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valley Park · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Park Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Park, MO.
School address
District: Valley Park · Missouri
NCES ID 293069002115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Valley Park Elem. held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 293069002115 · Valley Park, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 11.8:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Park Sr. High (230 students)
Valley Park Elem. held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Valley Park Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Park Elem.
343 students
- Valley Park Sr
Valley Park Sr. High
230 students
- Valley Park Mi
Valley Park Middle
161 students
What this shows Valley Park Elem. reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Park Elem. compares
Valley Park 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,748
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Valley Park Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Park reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Park Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park Sr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Park Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Park Elem.
How many students attend Valley Park Elem.?
Valley Park Elem. has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Park, MO. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Elem. is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Valley Park Elem.?
26.4% of students at Valley Park Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Park Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Valley Park Elem. is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Valley Park, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Park Elem.?
Valley Park Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Valley Park Elem. rank among public schools in Valley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley Park, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley Park?
Besides Valley Park Elem., Valley Park also operates Valley Park Sr. High (230 students) and Valley Park Middle (161 students). See the Valley Park district page for the complete list.