- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Eagle Tower Grove East
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Tower Grove East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290060503299Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Tower Grove East earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Tower Grove East has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Tower Grove East ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Momentum Academy · Missouri
NCES ID 290060503299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Eagle Tower Grove East shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 290060503299 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
161 enr · 10.1:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Tower Grove South (240 students)
Eagle Tower Grove East shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eagle Tower Grove East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Tower Gr
Eagle Tower Grove South
240 students
- This school
Eagle Tower Grove East
161 students
- Momentum Fox P
Momentum Fox Park
107 students
- Eagle Gravois 91
Eagle Gravois Park
91 students
What this shows Eagle Tower Grove East reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Tower Grove East compares
Eagle Tower Grove East is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,285
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Eagle Tower Grove East is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Momentum Academy reports $21,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eagle Tower Grove East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Tower Grove South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Momentum Fox Park | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Gravois Park | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Tower Grove East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
Standard public school
305 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Standard public school
285 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle Gravois Park
Standard public school
91 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Tower Grove East
How many students attend Eagle Tower Grove East?
Eagle Tower Grove East has 161 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Tower Grove East?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Tower Grove East is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% 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 Eagle Tower Grove East?
98.2% of students at Eagle Tower Grove East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Tower Grove East?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Tower Grove East is African American at 82.0% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Tower Grove East?
Eagle Tower Grove East has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Eagle Tower Grove East rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Tower Grove East ranks #5 of 6 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 Momentum Academy?
Besides Eagle Tower Grove East, Momentum Academy also operates Eagle Tower Grove South (240 students), Momentum Fox Park (107 students), and Eagle Gravois Park (91 students). See the Momentum Academy district page for the complete list.