Enrollment
392
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conway Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conway Elementary
Conway Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 392 students.
At 12.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Missouri average.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students) and Ladue Middle (1,053 students) alongside Conway Elementary.
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 Conway Elementary compares
Conway Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ladue, which includes Conway Elementary.
$14,618
Per student
+13%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 94.0%
State 3.3%
Federal 2.7%
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 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
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Conway Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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