- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Busch Ms Character Athletics
Federal NCES profile for Busch Ms Character Athletics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292928002569
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Busch Ms Character Athletics earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #18 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Busch Ms Character Athletics has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Busch Ms Character Athletics ranks #18 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Busch Ms Character Athletics shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 292928002569 · St Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 21.2:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Busch Ms Character Athletics shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Busch Ms Character Athletics 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
Busch Ms Character Athletics
361 students
What this shows Busch Ms Character Athletics reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Busch Ms Character Athletics compares
Busch Ms Character Athletics 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 66% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
White 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Busch Ms Character Athletics 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 Busch Ms Character Athletics 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Busch Ms Character Athletics'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 middle 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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Busch Ms Character Athletics
How many students attend Busch Ms Character Athletics?
Busch Ms Character Athletics has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Busch Ms Character Athletics?
The student-teacher ratio at Busch Ms Character Athletics is 21.2:1, which is 66% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Busch Ms Character Athletics?
99.2% of students at Busch Ms Character Athletics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Busch Ms Character Athletics?
The largest demographic group at Busch Ms Character Athletics is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Busch Ms Character Athletics?
Busch Ms Character Athletics has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Busch Ms Character Athletics rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Busch Ms Character Athletics ranks #18 of 19 middle 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 middle schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Busch Ms Character Athletics, 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.