- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · University City, MO
Jackson Park Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Park Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293066002109
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Park Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in University City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Park Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Park Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in University City, MO.
School address
District: University City · Missouri
NCES ID 293066002109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Jackson Park Elem. held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 293066002109 · University City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: University City Sr. High (874 students)
Jackson Park Elem. held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jackson Park Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- University Cit
University City Sr. High
874 students
- Brittany Woods
Brittany Woods
557 students
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan Elem.
386 students
- Flynn Park Ele 323
Flynn Park Elem.
323 students
- This school 304
Jackson Park Elem.
304 students
- Pershing Elem. 286
Pershing Elem.
286 students
What this shows Jackson Park Elem. reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Park Elem. compares
Jackson Park Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Missouri - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$19,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.8%
White 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Jackson Park Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University City reports $19,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flynn Park Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Park Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Park Elem.
How many students attend Jackson Park Elem.?
Jackson Park Elem. has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in University City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Park Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Park Elem. is 11.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Jackson Park Elem.?
100.0% of students at Jackson Park Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Park Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Park Elem. is African American at 66.8% of enrollment, in University City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Park Elem.?
Jackson Park Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Jackson Park Elem. rank among elementary schools in University City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Park Elem. ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in University City?
Besides Jackson 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.