- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St. Louis, MO
Nahed Chapman New American Aca
Federal NCES profile for Nahed Chapman New American Aca, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292928003276
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nahed Chapman New American Aca earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nahed Chapman New American Aca has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nahed Chapman New American Aca ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928003276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Nahed Chapman New American Aca shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 292928003276 · St. Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 36.9:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Nahed Chapman New American Aca shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Nahed Chapman New American Aca 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 332
Nahed Chapman New American Aca
332 students
What this shows Nahed Chapman New American Aca reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nahed Chapman New American Aca compares
Nahed Chapman New American Aca 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 | 36.9:1 | ▲ 188% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
36.9:1
students per teacher
- 188% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.1%
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%
African American 25.0%
Asian 10.8%
White 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Nahed Chapman New American Aca 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 Nahed Chapman New American Aca Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nahed Chapman New American Aca'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
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
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nahed Chapman New American Aca
How many students attend Nahed Chapman New American Aca?
Nahed Chapman New American Aca has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nahed Chapman New American Aca?
The student-teacher ratio at Nahed Chapman New American Aca is 36.9:1, which is 188% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 135% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nahed Chapman New American Aca?
99.1% of students at Nahed Chapman New American Aca are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nahed Chapman New American Aca?
The largest demographic group at Nahed Chapman New American Aca is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nahed Chapman New American Aca?
Nahed Chapman New American Aca has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Nahed Chapman New American Aca rank among elementary schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Nahed Chapman New American Aca ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Nahed Chapman New American Aca, 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.