- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkwood, MO
Westchester Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291677000928
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westchester Elem. has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677000928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Westchester Elem. held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 291677000928 · Kirkwood, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 16.3:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students)
Westchester Elem. held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Westchester Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirkwood Sr. H
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- North Kirkwood
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- Nipher Middle 660
Nipher Middle
660 students
- This school 572
Westchester Elem.
572 students
- North Glendale 571
North Glendale Elem.
571 students
- W. W. Keysor E 565
W. W. Keysor Elem.
565 students
What this shows Westchester Elem. reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westchester Elem. compares
Westchester 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 92% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Westchester Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirkwood R-Vii reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westchester Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Kirkwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nipher Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Glendale Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. W. Keysor Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchester Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westchester Elem.
How many students attend Westchester Elem.?
Westchester Elem. has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Elem. is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westchester Elem.?
3.9% of students at Westchester Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchester Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Elem. is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Elem.?
Westchester Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Westchester Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Kirkwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kirkwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Kirkwood R-Vii?
Besides Westchester Elem., Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), North Kirkwood Middle (697 students), and Nipher Middle (660 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.