- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florissant, MO
Ackerman
Federal NCES profile for Ackerman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292676001588
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ackerman earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ackerman has class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ackerman ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
District: Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. · Missouri
NCES ID 292676001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ackerman held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292676001588 · Florissant, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 3.6:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: External Sites (1,223 students)
Ackerman held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ackerman in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- External Sites
External Sites
1,223 students
- South Technica
South Technical
885 students
- North Technica
North Technical
833 students
- This school 137
Ackerman
137 students
- Northview 132
Northview
132 students
- Hiram Neuwoehn 101
Hiram Neuwoehner
101 students
What this shows Ackerman reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ackerman compares
Ackerman held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.6:1 | ▼ 72% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 112% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.6:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 1% in Missouri - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.5%
White 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Ackerman is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Ackerman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Sites | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Technical | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiram Neuwoehner | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ackerman's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ackerman
How many students attend Ackerman?
Ackerman has 137 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ackerman?
The student-teacher ratio at Ackerman is 3.6:1, which is 72% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 77% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ackerman?
97.7% of students at Ackerman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ackerman?
The largest demographic group at Ackerman is African American at 82.5% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ackerman?
Ackerman has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ackerman rank among elementary schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Ackerman ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Florissant, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
Besides Ackerman, Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. also operates External Sites (1,223 students), South Technical (885 students), and North Technical (833 students). See the Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. district page for the complete list.