- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Avery Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Avery Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293153002190
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avery Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Avery Elem. has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avery Elem. ranks #5 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Webster Groves · Missouri
NCES ID 293153002190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Avery Elem. shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 293153002190 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.2:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Groves High (1,253 students)
Avery Elem. shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Avery Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Groves
Webster Groves High
1,253 students
- Hixson Middle
Hixson Middle
982 students
- Edgar Road Ele 369
Edgar Road Elem.
369 students
- Bristol Elem. 361
Bristol Elem.
361 students
- This school 337
Avery Elem.
337 students
- Dr. Henry Give 306
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
306 students
What this shows Avery Elem. reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avery Elem. compares
Avery Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 81% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Avery Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster Groves reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avery Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hixson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgar Road Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avery Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avery Elem.
How many students attend Avery Elem.?
Avery Elem. has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Avery Elem. is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Avery Elem.?
8.8% of students at Avery Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avery Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Avery Elem. is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avery Elem.?
Avery Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Avery Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Avery Elem. ranks #5 of 47 elementary 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 elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Webster Groves?
Besides Avery Elem., Webster Groves also operates Webster Groves High (1,253 students), Hixson Middle (982 students), and Edgar Road Elem. (369 students). See the Webster Groves district page for the complete list.