- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Hills, MO
West Elem.
Federal NCES profile for West Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292917001871
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elem. earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Park Hills · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elem. has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem. ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, MO.
School address
District: Central R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292917001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
West Elem. grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 292917001871 · Park Hills, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 14.5:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (605 students)
West Elem. grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
605 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
530 students
- This school
West Elem.
464 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
442 students
What this shows West Elem. reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elem. compares
West Elem. 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,368
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, West Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Central R-Iii reports $11,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Elem.
How many students attend West Elem.?
West Elem. has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Hills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elem. is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elem.?
44.3% of students at West Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elem.?
The largest demographic group at West Elem. is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Park Hills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elem.?
West Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elem. rank among public schools in Park Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elem. ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Park Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Central R-Iii?
Besides West Elem., Central R-Iii also operates Central High (605 students), Central Elem. (530 students), and Central Middle (442 students). See the Central R-Iii district page for the complete list.