- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pacific, MO
Zitzman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Zitzman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292346001359
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zitzman Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pacific · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Zitzman Elem. has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zitzman Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pacific, MO.
School address
District: Meramec Valley R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292346001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Zitzman Elem. grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 292346001359 · Pacific, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 18:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pacific High (973 students)
Zitzman Elem. grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Zitzman Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pacific High
Pacific High
973 students
- This school
Zitzman Elem.
469 students
- Riverbend Sch.
Riverbend Sch.
442 students
- Pacific Interm
Pacific Intermediate
399 students
- Coleman Elem. 265
Coleman Elem.
265 students
- Nike Elem. 212
Nike Elem.
212 students
What this shows Zitzman Elem. reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zitzman Elem. compares
Zitzman 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$12,973
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Zitzman Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meramec Valley R-Iii reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zitzman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacific Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nike Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zitzman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zitzman Elem.
How many students attend Zitzman Elem.?
Zitzman Elem. has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pacific, MO. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zitzman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Zitzman Elem. is 18:1, which is 41% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zitzman Elem.?
26.1% of students at Zitzman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zitzman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Zitzman Elem. is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Pacific, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zitzman Elem.?
Zitzman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Zitzman Elem. rank among elementary schools in Pacific?
By Resource Investment Index, Zitzman Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pacific, 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 Pacific on the city page.
What other schools are in Meramec Valley R-Iii?
Besides Zitzman Elem., Meramec Valley R-Iii also operates Pacific High (973 students), Riverbend Sch. (442 students), and Pacific Intermediate (399 students). See the Meramec Valley R-Iii district page for the complete list.