- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 292928003193 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 8.3:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 108
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
108 students
What this shows Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning compares
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,979
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 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.
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
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~108 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.