Enrollment
108
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292928003193
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning has class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928003193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is a high-poverty, small elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri, enrolling 108 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is leaner than roughly 90% of Missouri schools and 35% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 98.0% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 108 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 108 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Louis City spends $17,843 per pupil, 38% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 108 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among St. Louis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Triumph Academy (305 students): Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 8.5:1).
St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students) and Roosevelt High (734 students) alongside Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning.
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 Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning compares
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$17,843
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 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.5 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 87.0%
White 8.3%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis City, which includes Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning.
$17,843
Per student
+38%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 5.8%
Federal 16.2%
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 Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Eagle Tower Grove East
Standard public school
161 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Eagle Gravois Park
Standard public school
91 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
How many students attend Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning has 108 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is 8.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 47% 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 Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
98.0% of students at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning ranks #3 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.
Is Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning a good school?
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 St. Louis City?
Besides Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.
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