LINDBERGH SCHOOLS

St. Louis, Missouri — 10 schools

7,456
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$18,467
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS operates 10 public schools serving 7,456 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,602 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Louis County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,467 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 84.6% local, 10.3% state, and 5.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $68,230 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #303 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (33 AP courses district-wide), a 325.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.2% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Lindbergh Sr. High accounts for 30.3% of all LINDBERGH SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LINDBERGH SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 6.0× across entities

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 386 students (lowest) to 2,304 students (highest), a spread of 1,918 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 325:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within LINDBERGH SCHOOLS is typically wider than the LINDBERGH SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 10.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.2%
Federal
10.3%
State
84.6%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
303 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in St. Louis County county, where this district is located.

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,230
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS.

White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 4.0%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
33 AP courses total
325.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Lindbergh Sr. High
2,304
Robert H. Sperreng Middle
941
Truman Middle School
816
Dressel Elementary School
598
Concord Elem. School
555
Long Elem.
545
Sappington Elem.
504
Kennerly Elem.
496
Crestwood Elem.
457
Early Childhood Ed Center West
386

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS?

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS has 10 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 7,456 students.

How much does LINDBERGH SCHOOLS spend per student?

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS spends $18,467 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #303 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS is $68,230 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LINDBERGH SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Louis County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of LINDBERGH SCHOOLS?

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS students are 83.2% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian, 2.5% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LINDBERGH SCHOOLS?

LINDBERGH SCHOOLS has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #303 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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