Enrollment
123
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · University City, MO
Julia Goldstein Early Child.
Federal NCES profile for Julia Goldstein Early Child., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293066001898
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia Goldstein Early Child. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in University City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia Goldstein Early Child. has class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Goldstein Early Child. ranks #2 of 7 public schools in University City, MO.
School address
District: University City · Missouri
NCES ID 293066001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julia Goldstein Early Child. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julia Goldstein Early Child.
Julia Goldstein Early Child. is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in University City, Missouri, enrolling 123 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.2% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 123 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Julia Goldstein Early Child..
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 Julia Goldstein Early Child. compares
Julia Goldstein Early Child. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Missouri - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 60.2%
White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Julia Goldstein Early Child. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University City, which includes Julia Goldstein Early Child..
$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 Julia Goldstein Early Child. 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flynn Park Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia Goldstein Early Child.'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
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Julia Goldstein Early Child.
How many students attend Julia Goldstein Early Child.?
Julia Goldstein Early Child. has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in University City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Goldstein Early Child.?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia Goldstein Early Child. is 9.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 39% 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 Julia Goldstein Early Child.?
98.2% of students at Julia Goldstein Early Child. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia Goldstein Early Child.?
The largest demographic group at Julia Goldstein Early Child. is African American at 60.2% of enrollment, in University City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia Goldstein Early Child.?
Julia Goldstein Early Child. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julia Goldstein Early Child. rank among public schools in University City?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia Goldstein Early Child. ranks #2 of 7 public 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 public schools in University City on the city page.
Is Julia Goldstein Early Child. a good school?
Julia Goldstein Early Child. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Missouri schools. 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 Julia Goldstein Early Child., 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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