- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Bayless Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bayless Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290450000043
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayless Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayless Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayless Elementary ranks #7 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Bayless Elementary grew from 814 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 290450000043 · St Louis, MO Other · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 14.5:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayless Senior High (562 students)
Bayless Elementary grew from 814 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bayless Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bayless Elementary
858 students
- Bayless Senior
Bayless Senior High
562 students
- Bayless Junior
Bayless Junior High
385 students
What this shows Bayless Elementary reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayless Elementary compares
Bayless Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,222
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
African American 10.8%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Bayless Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayless reports $11,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayless Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayless Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayless Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayless Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayless Elementary
How many students attend Bayless Elementary?
Bayless Elementary has 858 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayless Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayless Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayless Elementary?
39.8% of students at Bayless Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayless Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bayless Elementary is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayless Elementary?
Bayless Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Bayless Elementary rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayless Elementary ranks #7 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 Bayless?
Besides Bayless Elementary, Bayless also operates Bayless Senior High (562 students) and Bayless Junior High (385 students). See the Bayless district page for the complete list.