- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Ladue Fifth Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291782003236
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladue Fifth Grade Center earns 62/100 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 11
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladue Fifth Grade Center has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladue Fifth Grade Center ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Ladue Fifth Grade Center shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 291782003236 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 13.2:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students)
Ladue Fifth Grade Center shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ladue Fifth Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladue Horton W
Ladue Horton Watkins High
1,395 students
- Ladue Middle
Ladue Middle
1,053 students
- Reed Elementar 410
Reed Elementary
410 students
- Conway Element 392
Conway Elementary
392 students
- Old Bonhomme E 379
Old Bonhomme Elementary
379 students
- This school 357
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
357 students
What this shows Ladue Fifth Grade Center reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladue Fifth Grade Center compares
Ladue Fifth Grade Center 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 83% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Asian 20.4%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Ladue Fifth Grade Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ladue reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladue Fifth Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladue Horton Watkins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Bonhomme Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladue Fifth Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in St. Louis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Triumph Academy
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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
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161 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladue Fifth Grade Center
How many students attend Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladue Fifth Grade Center is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
7.7% of students at Ladue Fifth Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Ladue Fifth Grade Center is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladue Fifth Grade Center ranks #1 of 11 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 Ladue?
Besides Ladue Fifth Grade Center, Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students), Ladue Middle (1,053 students), and Reed Elementary (410 students). See the Ladue district page for the complete list.