- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293153002486
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #11 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. ranks #11 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Webster Groves · Missouri
NCES ID 293153002486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 293153002486 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Groves High (1,253 students)
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Groves
Webster Groves High
1,253 students
- Hixson Middle
Hixson Middle
982 students
- Edgar Road Ele 369
Edgar Road Elem.
369 students
- Bristol Elem. 361
Bristol Elem.
361 students
- Avery Elem. 337
Avery Elem.
337 students
- This school 306
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
306 students
What this shows Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. compares
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
African American 33.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster Groves reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hixson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgar Road Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avery Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- 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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
How many students attend Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.?
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.?
26.3% of students at Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.?
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. ranks #11 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 Webster Groves?
Besides Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem., Webster Groves also operates Webster Groves High (1,253 students), Hixson Middle (982 students), and Edgar Road Elem. (369 students). See the Webster Groves district page for the complete list.