- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Federal NCES profile for Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928002645
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac ranks #6 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292928002645 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 15.3:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac 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 260
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
260 students
What this shows Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac compares
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
African American 28.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac'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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
How many students attend Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
98.7% of students at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
The largest demographic group at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac ranks #6 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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac, 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.