- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts
Federal NCES profile for Ames Visual/Perf. Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928002570
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #32 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ames Visual/Perf. Arts ranks #32 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 292928002570 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 13.1:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 131
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts
131 students
What this shows Ames Visual/Perf. Arts reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ames Visual/Perf. Arts compares
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.9%
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.
Funding equity
$22,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.7%
White 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Ames Visual/Perf. Arts is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ames Visual/Perf. Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ames Visual/Perf. Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ames Visual/Perf. Arts
How many students attend Ames Visual/Perf. Arts?
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ames Visual/Perf. Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Ames Visual/Perf. Arts is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ames Visual/Perf. Arts?
98.1% of students at Ames Visual/Perf. Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ames Visual/Perf. Arts?
The largest demographic group at Ames Visual/Perf. Arts is African American at 97.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ames Visual/Perf. Arts?
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ames Visual/Perf. Arts rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ames Visual/Perf. Arts ranks #32 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Ames Visual/Perf. Arts, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.