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BRENNAN WOODS ELEM.

4630 BRENNAN RD, HIGH RIDGE, MO 63049NORTHWEST R-I →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
481
Students
Total enrolled
$11,967
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 481 students in grades KG–05 in HIGH RIDGE, Missouri.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,967 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BRENNAN WOODS ELEM. is a mid-sized elementary in HIGH RIDGE, Missouri, serving grades KG–05 with 481 students. The district invests $11,967 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at BRENNAN WOODS ELEM.

481
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution257 male · 224 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 147 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian1%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292289001301

Academic Outcomes at BRENNAN WOODS ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63049

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,967Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,967
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,265
Student Support$2,274
Administration$1,436
Operations$1,795
Other$1,197
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,967 spent per student, an estimated $5,301 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
49%
State government
30.8%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal programs
20.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HOUSE SPRINGS ELEM.MURPHY ELEM.CEDAR SPRINGS ELEM.MAPLE GROVE ELEM.
+1 more
↓
Middle
NORTHWEST VALLEY SCH.WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
NORTHWEST HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNORTHWEST R-I →
Phone: (636)677-3400
NCES ID: 292289001301
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HIGH RIDGE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NORTHWEST R-I
High
NORTHWEST HIGH
1,841 students · 09–12
● 41 opp27% FRL
Mid
NORTHWEST VALLEY SCH.
788 students · 06–08
● 40 opp37% FRL
Mid
WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
566 students · 06–08
● 47 opp36% FRL
Elem
HOUSE SPRINGS ELEM.
481 students · KG–05
● 40 opp44% FRL
Elem
MURPHY ELEM.
463 students · KG–05
● 47 opp48% FRL
Elem
CEDAR SPRINGS ELEM.
414 students · KG–05
● 40 opp33% FRL
Elem
MAPLE GROVE ELEM.
395 students · KG–05
● 41 opp46% FRL
Elem
HIGH RIDGE ELEM.
350 students · KG–05
● 47 opp39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4630 BRENNAN RD, HIGH RIDGE, MO 63049
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.