Enrollment
409
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Federal NCES profile for City Garden Montessori Eaec, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290058503399Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Garden Montessori Eaec earns 40/100 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.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
City Garden Montessori Eaec has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Garden Montessori Eaec ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: City Garden Montessori · Missouri
NCES ID 290058503399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How City Garden Montessori Eaec compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at City Garden Montessori Eaec
City Garden Montessori Eaec is a mid-sized charter elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Missouri schools and 68% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 409 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #460, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding City Garden Montessori spends $16,709 per pupil, 29% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among St. Louis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Triumph Academy (305 students): City Garden Montessori Eaec is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 8.5:1).
Its district, City Garden Montessori, also runs City Garden Montessori Ecec (180 students).
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 City Garden Montessori Eaec compares
City Garden Montessori Eaec on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 68% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 68% 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
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 44.0%
White 35.0%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, City Garden Montessori Eaec is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City Garden Montessori, which includes City Garden Montessori Eaec.
$16,709
Per student
+29%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 40.2%
Federal 18.0%
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 City Garden Montessori Eaec Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Garden Montessori Ecec | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Garden Montessori Eaec's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Standard public school
305 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Standard public school
285 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle Tower Grove East
Standard public school
161 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle Gravois Park
Standard public school
91 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about City Garden Montessori Eaec
How many students attend City Garden Montessori Eaec?
City Garden Montessori Eaec has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Eaec?
The student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Eaec is 21.5:1, which is 68% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Garden Montessori Eaec?
33.0% of students at City Garden Montessori Eaec are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Garden Montessori Eaec?
The largest demographic group at City Garden Montessori Eaec is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Garden Montessori Eaec?
City Garden Montessori Eaec has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City Garden Montessori Eaec rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, City Garden Montessori Eaec ranks #5 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in St. Louis on the city page.
Is City Garden Montessori Eaec a good school?
City Garden Montessori Eaec earns 40/100 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. 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 City Garden Montessori?
Besides City Garden Montessori Eaec, City Garden Montessori also operates City Garden Montessori Ecec (180 students). See the City Garden Montessori district page for the complete list.
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