Enrollment
390
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park Hills, MO
West County Elem.
Federal NCES profile for West County Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291824000965
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West County Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Park Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West County Elem. has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West County Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Park Hills, MO.
School address
District: West St. Francois Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291824000965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West County Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at West County Elem.
West County Elem. is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Park Hills, Missouri, enrolling 390 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 392 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #340, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 390 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West St. Francois Co. R-Iv also operates West County High (332 students) and West County Middle (213 students) alongside West County Elem..
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 West County Elem. compares
West County Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$10,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 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 95.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, West County Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West St. Francois Co. R-Iv, which includes West County Elem..
$10,795
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 39.4%
Federal 26.1%
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 West County Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West County High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West County Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West County Elem.
How many students attend West County Elem.?
West County Elem. has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park Hills, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West County Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at West County Elem. is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 West County Elem.?
51.2% of students at West County Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West County Elem.?
The largest demographic group at West County Elem. is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Park Hills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West County Elem.?
West County Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West County Elem. rank among schools in Park Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, West County Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Park Hills, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Park Hills on the city page.
Is West County Elem. a good school?
West County Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 West St. Francois Co. R-Iv?
Besides West County Elem., West St. Francois Co. R-Iv also operates West County High (332 students) and West County Middle (213 students). See the West St. Francois Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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