- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Eagle Tower Grove South
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Tower Grove South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290060503224Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Tower Grove South earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Tower Grove South has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Tower Grove South ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Momentum Academy · Missouri
NCES ID 290060503224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Eagle Tower Grove South grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 290060503224 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
240 enr · 16:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Tower Grove East (161 students)
Eagle Tower Grove South grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eagle Tower Grove South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eagle Tower Grove South
240 students
- Eagle Tower Gr
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 South reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Tower Grove South compares
Eagle Tower Grove South 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 7.1%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Eagle Tower Grove South is more mixed than 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 South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Tower Grove East | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 South'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
6 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
Eagle Tower Grove East
Standard public school
161 students 10.1:1 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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Tower Grove South
How many students attend Eagle Tower Grove South?
Eagle Tower Grove South has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Tower Grove South?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Tower Grove South is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Tower Grove South?
98.6% of students at Eagle Tower Grove South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Tower Grove South?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Tower Grove South is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Tower Grove South?
Eagle Tower Grove South has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Tower Grove South ranks #6 of 11 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 South, Momentum Academy also operates Eagle Tower Grove East (161 students), Momentum Fox Park (107 students), and Eagle Gravois Park (91 students). See the Momentum Academy district page for the complete list.