- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex
Federal NCES profile for Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292265002850
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools.
- #46 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex ranks #46 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Normandy Schools Collaborative · Missouri
NCES ID 292265002850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
636 on latest CCD 292265002850 · St Louis, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High (688 students)
Resource Investment Index #46 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High
688 students
- This school
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex
636 students
- Washington Ele 244
Washington Elem.
244 students
- Normandy Early 236
Normandy Early Learning Center
236 students
- Barack Obama E 233
Barack Obama Elementary School
233 students
- Jefferson Elem 214
Jefferson Elem.
214 students
What this shows Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex compares
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex vs Missouri and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
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
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,176
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Normandy Schools Collaborative reports $16,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandy Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex
How many students attend Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex 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 Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
99.5% of students at Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex ranks #46 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 Normandy Schools Collaborative?
Besides Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex, Normandy Schools Collaborative also operates Normandy High (688 students), Washington Elem. (244 students), and Normandy Early Learning Center (236 students). See the Normandy Schools Collaborative district page for the complete list.