Enrollment
386
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barbara Jordan Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barbara Jordan Elem.
Barbara Jordan Elem. is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in University City, Missouri, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding University City spends $18,777 per pupil, 45% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
University City also operates University City Sr. High (874 students) and Brittany Woods (557 students) alongside Barbara Jordan Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barbara Jordan Elem. compares
Barbara Jordan Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University City, which includes Barbara Jordan Elem..
$18,777
Per student
+45%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 12.4%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Barbara Jordan Elem. a good school?
Barbara Jordan Elem. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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