- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · O'fallon, MO
Westhoff Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Westhoff Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290837002783
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westhoff Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in O'fallon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westhoff Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westhoff Elem. ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in O'fallon, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837002783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Westhoff Elem. held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 290837002783 · O'fallon, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 12.1:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students)
Westhoff Elem. held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Westhoff Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ft. Zumwalt We
Ft. Zumwalt West High
1,643 students
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North High
1,538 students
- Ft. Zumwalt So
Ft. Zumwalt South High
1,212 students
- Ft. Zumwalt Ea
Ft. Zumwalt East High
1,171 students
- Ft. Zuwmalt We
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
1,114 students
- This school 534
Westhoff Elem.
534 students
What this shows Westhoff Elem. reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westhoff Elem. compares
Westhoff 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$13,648
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Westhoff Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westhoff Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westhoff Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westhoff Elem.
How many students attend Westhoff Elem.?
Westhoff Elem. has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in O'fallon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhoff Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Westhoff Elem. is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Westhoff Elem.?
15.8% of students at Westhoff Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westhoff Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Westhoff Elem. is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in O'fallon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westhoff Elem.?
Westhoff Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Westhoff Elem. rank among elementary schools in O'fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Westhoff Elem. ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in O'fallon, 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 O'fallon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides Westhoff Elem., Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students), Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students), and Ft. Zumwalt South High (1,212 students). See the Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii district page for the complete list.