- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · University City, MO
Barbara Jordan Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Jordan Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293066002105
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Jordan Elem. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in University City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Jordan Elem. has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Jordan Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in University City, MO.
School address
District: University City · Missouri
NCES ID 293066002105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Barbara Jordan Elem. grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 293066002105 · University City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: University City Sr. High (874 students)
Barbara Jordan Elem. grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Barbara Jordan Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- University Cit
University City Sr. High
874 students
- Brittany Woods
Brittany Woods
557 students
- This school
Barbara Jordan Elem.
386 students
- Flynn Park Ele 323
Flynn Park Elem.
323 students
- Jackson Park E 304
Jackson Park Elem.
304 students
- Pershing Elem. 286
Pershing Elem.
286 students
What this shows Barbara Jordan Elem. reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Jordan Elem. compares
Barbara Jordan Elem. is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$19,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
White 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Barbara Jordan Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University City reports $19,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Jordan Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brittany Woods | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flynn Park Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Jordan Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Jordan Elem.
How many students attend Barbara Jordan Elem.?
Barbara Jordan Elem. has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in University City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Jordan Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Jordan Elem. is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Jordan Elem.?
99.7% of students at Barbara Jordan Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Jordan Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Jordan Elem. is African American at 73.3% of enrollment, in University City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Jordan Elem.?
Barbara Jordan Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Barbara Jordan Elem. rank among elementary schools in University City?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Jordan Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in University City, 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 University City on the city page.
What other schools are in University City?
Besides Barbara Jordan Elem., University City also operates University City Sr. High (874 students), Brittany Woods (557 students), and Flynn Park Elem. (323 students). See the University City district page for the complete list.