- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
City Garden Montessori Eaec grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+28.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 290058503399 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
409 enr · 21.5:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: City Garden Montessori Ecec (180 students)
City Garden Montessori Eaec grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+28.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How City Garden Montessori Eaec compares
City Garden Montessori Eaec is a growing 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$16,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for City Garden Montessori reports $16,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
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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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 83.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.