How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Meramec Elementary | South City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | St Louis, MO | St Louis, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 171 | 838 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 99.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Meramec Elementary | South City |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,979 | $23,552 |
| District | Saint Louis Public School District | Confluence Academies |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Meramec Elementary | South City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| African American | 95.3% | 39.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% | 55.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Meramec Elementary | South City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 198:1 | 733:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 156 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.