- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Conway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Conway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291782000942
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #14 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Conway Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Elementary ranks #14 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Conway Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 291782000942 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 12.3:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students)
Conway Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Conway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladue Horton W
Ladue Horton Watkins High
1,395 students
- Ladue Middle
Ladue Middle
1,053 students
- Reed Elementar 410
Reed Elementary
410 students
- This school 392
Conway Elementary
392 students
- Old Bonhomme E 379
Old Bonhomme Elementary
379 students
- Spoede Element 376
Spoede Elementary
376 students
What this shows Conway Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conway Elementary compares
Conway Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 91% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,032
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Asian 16.6%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Conway Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ladue reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladue Horton Watkins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Bonhomme Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spoede Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conway Elementary
How many students attend Conway Elementary?
Conway Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conway Elementary?
4.2% of students at Conway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Conway Elementary is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway Elementary?
Conway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Conway Elementary rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Elementary ranks #14 of 47 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 Ladue?
Besides Conway Elementary, Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students), Ladue Middle (1,053 students), and Reed Elementary (410 students). See the Ladue district page for the complete list.