Enrollment
149
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Carnahan Sch. of the Future
Federal NCES profile for Carnahan Sch. of the Future, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292928002873
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnahan Sch. of the Future earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnahan Sch. of the Future has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnahan Sch. of the Future ranks #7 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carnahan Sch. of the Future compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carnahan Sch. of the Future
Carnahan Sch. of the Future is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 149 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.0% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 149 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 75 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 149 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students) and Roosevelt High (734 students) alongside Carnahan Sch. of the Future.
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 Carnahan Sch. of the Future compares
Carnahan Sch. of the Future on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.6 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.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis City, which includes Carnahan Sch. of the Future.
$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 Carnahan Sch. of the Future 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnahan Sch. of the Future'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 high 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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carnahan Sch. of the Future
How many students attend Carnahan Sch. of the Future?
Carnahan Sch. of the Future has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnahan Sch. of the Future?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnahan Sch. of the Future is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carnahan Sch. of the Future?
98.0% of students at Carnahan Sch. of the Future are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnahan Sch. of the Future?
Carnahan Sch. of the Future has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carnahan Sch. of the Future rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnahan Sch. of the Future ranks #7 of 26 high 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 high schools in St Louis on the city page.
Is Carnahan Sch. of the Future a good school?
Carnahan Sch. of the Future earns 42/100 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 St. Louis City?
Besides Carnahan Sch. of the Future, 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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