Overview
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in CLAYTON, Missouri. The school enrolls 287 students. It is part of the CLAYTON district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
9.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
6% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Intimate school community
287 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 Enrollment287
White66.1%
Hispanic / Latino4.6%
Black / African American14.1%
Asian6.0%
Two or More Races9.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 %6%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)