Enrollment
323
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · University City, MO
Flynn Park Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Flynn Park Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293066002107
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flynn Park Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in University City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flynn Park Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flynn Park Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in University City, MO.
School address
District: University City · Missouri
NCES ID 293066002107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flynn Park Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flynn Park Elem.
Flynn Park Elem. is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in University City, Missouri, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding University City spends $18,777 per pupil, 45% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
University City also operates University City Sr. High (874 students) and Brittany Woods (557 students) alongside Flynn Park Elem..
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 Flynn Park Elem. compares
Flynn Park Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$18,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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
African American 50.8%
White 30.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Flynn Park Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University City, which includes Flynn Park Elem..
$18,777
Per student
+45%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 12.4%
Federal 12.1%
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 Flynn Park Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brittany Woods | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flynn Park Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Flynn Park Elem.
How many students attend Flynn Park Elem.?
Flynn Park Elem. has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in University City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flynn Park Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Flynn Park Elem. is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flynn Park Elem.?
100.0% of students at Flynn Park Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flynn Park Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Flynn Park Elem. is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in University City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flynn Park Elem.?
Flynn Park Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Flynn Park Elem. rank among elementary schools in University City?
By Resource Investment Index, Flynn Park Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in University City, 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 University City on the city page.
Is Flynn Park Elem. a good school?
Flynn Park Elem. earns 44/100 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 University City?
Besides Flynn Park Elem., University City also operates University City Sr. High (874 students), Brittany Woods (557 students), and Barbara Jordan Elem. (386 students). See the University City district page for the complete list.
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