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RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM.

PublicGrades 0–5
CLAYTON, Missouri · CLAYTON
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students286
Student:Teacher9.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch4%
Title INo
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM.
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
286
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
4%-50.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in CLAYTON, Missouri. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the CLAYTON district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
4% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 55% state average)
Intimate school community
286 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCLAYTON
County29189
CityCLAYTON
ZIP63105
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID290972000274

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment286
White74.5%
Hispanic / Latino3.1%
Black / African American8.0%
Asian5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
74.5%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
8.0%
Asian
5.2%
Two+
9.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %4%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)