Enrollment
357
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ladue Fifth Grade Center compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Ladue Fifth Grade Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in St. Louis, Missouri, enrolling 357 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Missouri average.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among St. Louis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Triumph Academy (305 students): Ladue Fifth Grade Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 8.5:1).
Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students) and Ladue Middle (1,053 students) alongside Ladue Fifth Grade Center.
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center compares
Ladue Fifth Grade Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ladue, which includes Ladue Fifth Grade Center.
$14,618
Per student
+13%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 94.0%
State 3.3%
Federal 2.7%
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 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
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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
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
Similar elementary 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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ladue Fifth Grade Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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