- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Creve Coeur, MO
Willow Brook Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Willow Brook Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292370001423
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Brook Elem. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Creve Coeur · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Brook Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Brook Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Creve Coeur, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Willow Brook Elem. shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 292370001423 · Creve Coeur, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 12.4:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students)
Willow Brook Elem. shrank from 470 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willow Brook Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pattonville Sr
Pattonville Sr. High
1,945 students
- Pattonville He 680
Pattonville Heights Middle
680 students
- Robert Drummon 667
Robert Drummond Elem.
667 students
- Holman Middle 639
Holman Middle
639 students
- This school 459
Willow Brook Elem.
459 students
- Bridgeway Elem 417
Bridgeway Elem.
417 students
What this shows Willow Brook Elem. reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Brook Elem. compares
Willow Brook Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 30% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$15,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 25.9%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Willow Brook Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pattonville R-Iii reports $15,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Brook Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattonville Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Drummond Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Brook Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Brook Elem.
How many students attend Willow Brook Elem.?
Willow Brook Elem. has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Creve Coeur, MO. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Brook Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Brook Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Willow Brook Elem.?
32.1% of students at Willow Brook Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Brook Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Willow Brook Elem. is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Creve Coeur, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Brook Elem.?
Willow Brook Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Willow Brook Elem. rank among public schools in Creve Coeur?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Brook Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Creve Coeur, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pattonville R-Iii?
Besides Willow Brook Elem., Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students), Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students), and Robert Drummond Elem. (667 students). See the Pattonville R-Iii district page for the complete list.