- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Federal NCES profile for City Garden Montessori Ecec, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290058503101Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Garden Montessori Ecec earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #15 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
City Garden Montessori Ecec has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks #15 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: City Garden Montessori · Missouri
NCES ID 290058503101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
City Garden Montessori Ecec held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 290058503101 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
180 enr · 18:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: City Garden Montessori Eaec (409 students)
City Garden Montessori Ecec held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How City Garden Montessori Ecec compares
City Garden Montessori Ecec held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
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 40.6%
White 36.1%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, City Garden Montessori Ecec 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 Ecec Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Garden Montessori Eaec | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Garden Montessori Ecec's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about City Garden Montessori Ecec
How many students attend City Garden Montessori Ecec?
City Garden Montessori Ecec has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Ecec?
The student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Ecec is 18:1, which is 41% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Garden Montessori Ecec?
34.0% of students at City Garden Montessori Ecec are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Garden Montessori Ecec?
The largest demographic group at City Garden Montessori Ecec is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Garden Montessori Ecec?
City Garden Montessori Ecec has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ecec rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks #15 of 65 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 schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in City Garden Montessori?
Besides City Garden Montessori Ecec, City Garden Montessori also operates City Garden Montessori Eaec (409 students). See the City Garden Montessori district page for the complete list.