- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Kennerly Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Kennerly Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291869001021
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennerly Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennerly Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennerly Elem. ranks #8 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Lindbergh Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291869001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Kennerly Elem. held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 291869001021 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.1:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students)
Kennerly Elem. held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kennerly Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindbergh Sr.
Lindbergh Sr. High
2,304 students
- Robert H. Sper
Robert H. Sperreng Middle
941 students
- Truman Middle 816
Truman Middle School
816 students
- Dressel Elemen 598
Dressel Elementary School
598 students
- Concord Elem. 555
Concord Elem. School
555 students
- This school 496
Kennerly Elem.
496 students
What this shows Kennerly Elem. reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennerly Elem. compares
Kennerly 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 87% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Kennerly Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lindbergh Schools reports $11,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennerly Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindbergh Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Sperreng Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dressel Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennerly Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennerly Elem.
How many students attend Kennerly Elem.?
Kennerly Elem. has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennerly Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennerly Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennerly Elem.?
6.1% of students at Kennerly Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennerly Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Kennerly Elem. is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennerly Elem.?
Kennerly Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kennerly Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennerly Elem. ranks #8 of 47 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 Lindbergh Schools?
Besides Kennerly Elem., Lindbergh Schools also operates Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students), Robert H. Sperreng Middle (941 students), and Truman Middle School (816 students). See the Lindbergh Schools district page for the complete list.