Enrollment
260
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+114% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.7% of students qualify for free meals, 114% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 260 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St. Louis City spends $17,843 per pupil, 38% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students) and Roosevelt High (734 students) alongside Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac.
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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac compares
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,843
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis City, which includes Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac.
$17,843
Per student
+38%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 5.8%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac a good school?
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. 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 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.
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