- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292928002873
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Carnahan Sch. of the Future shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-63.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 292928002873 · St Louis, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 13.5:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Carnahan Sch. of the Future shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-63.8%). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carnahan Sch. of the Future 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 149
Carnahan Sch. of the Future
149 students
What this shows Carnahan Sch. of the Future reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnahan Sch. of the Future compares
Carnahan Sch. of the Future 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 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
- 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 high 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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 95.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.