Enrollment
557
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · University City, MO
Brittany Woods
Federal NCES profile for Brittany Woods, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293066002511
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brittany Woods earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in University City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brittany Woods has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brittany Woods ranks #3 of 7 public schools in University City, MO.
School address
District: University City · Missouri
NCES ID 293066002511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brittany Woods compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brittany Woods
Brittany Woods is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in University City, Missouri, enrolling 557 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.8% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 557 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
University City also operates University City Sr. High (874 students) and Barbara Jordan Elem. (386 students) alongside Brittany Woods.
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 Brittany Woods compares
Brittany Woods on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.8%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Brittany Woods 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 Brittany Woods.
$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 Brittany Woods Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flynn Park Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brittany Woods'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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 middle 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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brittany Woods
How many students attend Brittany Woods?
Brittany Woods has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in University City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brittany Woods?
The student-teacher ratio at Brittany Woods is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brittany Woods?
99.8% of students at Brittany Woods are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brittany Woods?
The largest demographic group at Brittany Woods is African American at 79.0% of enrollment, in University City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brittany Woods?
Brittany Woods has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Brittany Woods rank among public schools in University City?
By Resource Investment Index, Brittany Woods ranks #3 of 7 public 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 public schools in University City on the city page.
Is Brittany Woods a good school?
Brittany Woods earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Brittany Woods, University City also operates University City Sr. High (874 students), Barbara Jordan Elem. (386 students), and Flynn Park Elem. (323 students). See the University City district page for the complete list.
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