- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West County Elem. held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291824000965 · Park Hills, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.1:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West County High (332 students)
West County Elem. held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West County Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West County Elem.
390 students
- West County Hi
West County High
332 students
- West County Mi
West County Middle
213 students
What this shows West County Elem. reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How West County Elem. compares
West County 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,495
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 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.
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
District finance for West St. Francois Co. R-Iv reports $11,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.