- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Lyon at Blow Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lyon at Blow Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928002403
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon at Blow Elem. earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #40 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyon at Blow Elem. has class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon at Blow Elem. ranks #40 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lyon at Blow Elem. shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 292928002403 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 9.3:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Lyon at Blow Elem. shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lyon at Blow Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 243
Lyon at Blow Elem.
243 students
What this shows Lyon at Blow Elem. reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyon at Blow Elem. compares
Lyon at Blow Elem. 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Missouri - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$22,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Lyon at Blow Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyon at Blow Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon at Blow Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyon at Blow Elem.
How many students attend Lyon at Blow Elem.?
Lyon at Blow Elem. has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon at Blow Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon at Blow Elem. is 9.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyon at Blow Elem.?
98.9% of students at Lyon at Blow Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon at Blow Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Lyon at Blow Elem. is African American at 78.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon at Blow Elem.?
Lyon at Blow Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lyon at Blow Elem. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon at Blow Elem. ranks #40 of 65 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 schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Lyon at Blow Elem., St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.