RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM.

www.claytonschools.net/CPT

283 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ralph M. Captain Elementary School, located in Clayton, Missouri, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the School District of Clayton, it is known for maintaining high academic standards and providing a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. The school emphasizes a supportive, inclusive community atmosphere where educators focus on meeting the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of every child.

Beyond its focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Captain Elementary is recognized for its commitment to the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and character education initiatives. The school benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative partnership with the surrounding Clayton community. Its mission centers on empowering students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

283

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	13
Black	40
Asian	17
Two or More	26

White
187 (66.1 %)
Black
40 (14.1 %)
Two or More
26 (9.2 %)
Asian
17 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLAYTON
Phone:	(314)854-6100
Website:	http://www.claytonschools.net/CPT
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 59