- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Bissell Hall
Federal NCES profile for Bissell Hall, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290000901199
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bissell Hall earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #64 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bissell Hall has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bissell Hall ranks #64 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Division of Youth Service · Missouri
NCES ID 290000901199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bissell Hall grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+29.2%).
Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 290000901199 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 22:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. (54 students)
Bissell Hall grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+29.2%). Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bissell Hall in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. E. Sears Yo
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.
54 students
- Watkins Mill P
Watkins Mill Park Camp
46 students
- Fulton Treatme
Fulton Treatment Ctr.
30 students
- Waverly Region
Waverly Regional Youth Ctr.
28 students
- Mt. Vernon Tre
Mt. Vernon Treatment Ctr.
26 students
- This school
Bissell Hall
22 students
What this shows Bissell Hall reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bissell Hall compares
Bissell Hall 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 72% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 90% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
White 36.4%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Bissell Hall is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Bissell Hall Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watkins Mill Park Camp | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton Treatment Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Regional Youth Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Treatment Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bissell Hall's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bissell Hall
How many students attend Bissell Hall?
Bissell Hall has 22 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bissell Hall?
The student-teacher ratio at Bissell Hall is 22:1, which is 72% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bissell Hall?
87.5% of students at Bissell Hall are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bissell Hall?
The largest demographic group at Bissell Hall is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bissell Hall?
Bissell Hall has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bissell Hall rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bissell Hall ranks #64 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 Division of Youth Service?
Besides Bissell Hall, Division of Youth Service also operates W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. (54 students), Watkins Mill Park Camp (46 students), and Fulton Treatment Ctr. (30 students). See the Division of Youth Service district page for the complete list.