Enrollment
561
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 292664001571
Marvin Elem. — St Louis, MO
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marvin Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marvin Elem. reports 561 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 116% above the Missouri average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 281 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ritenour spends $12,381 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.5% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marvin Elem. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,381
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 561 Top 83% in Missouri — larger than 17% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.4% +116% vs state
NCES ID 292664001571
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 17.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 281:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ritenour, which includes Marvin Elem..
$12,381
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.6%
Federal 6.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Marvin Elem.
How many students attend Marvin Elem.?
Marvin Elem. has 561 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ST LOUIS, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Elem. is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marvin Elem.?
99.4% of students at Marvin Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Elem. is African American at 41.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in ST LOUIS, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Elem.?
Marvin Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.