- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Louis, MO
Lindbergh Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Lindbergh Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291869001026
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindbergh Sr. High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindbergh Sr. High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Sr. High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Lindbergh Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291869001026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Lindbergh Sr. High held near 2,266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 130.7 → 130.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 291869001026 · St. Louis, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,304 enr · 17.7:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert H. Sperreng Middle (941 students)
Lindbergh Sr. High held near 2,266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE held 130.7 → 130.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lindbergh Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Long Elem. 545
Long Elem.
545 students
What this shows Lindbergh Sr. High reports 2,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindbergh Sr. High compares
Lindbergh Sr. High 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 78% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,304 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,304
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Lindbergh Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
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 Lindbergh Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert H. Sperreng Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Truman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dressel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindbergh Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in St. Louis
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~2,304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindbergh Sr. High
How many students attend Lindbergh Sr. High?
Lindbergh Sr. High has 2,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,235 (2022-23) → 2,266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Sr. High is 17.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindbergh Sr. High?
10.0% of students at Lindbergh Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindbergh Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Lindbergh Sr. High is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindbergh Sr. High?
Lindbergh Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Lindbergh Sr. High rank among high schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Sr. High ranks #2 of 5 high 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 high schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindbergh Schools?
Besides Lindbergh Sr. High, Lindbergh Schools also operates Robert H. Sperreng Middle (941 students), Truman Middle School (816 students), and Dressel Elementary School (598 students). See the Lindbergh Schools district page for the complete list.