Enrollment
134
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St.Louis, MO
North Side Community-Grand Ctr
Federal NCES profile for North Side Community-Grand Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290058903344Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side Community-Grand Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in St.Louis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Side Community-Grand Ctr has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Community-Grand Ctr ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in St.Louis, MO.
School address
District: North Side Community School · Missouri
NCES ID 290058903344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Side Community-Grand Ctr compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Side Community-Grand Ctr
North Side Community-Grand Ctr is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in St.Louis, Missouri, enrolling 134 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.2% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 134 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Side Community School spends $16,192 per pupil, 25% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 44 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 134 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, North Side Community School, also runs North Side Community School (299 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Side Community-Grand Ctr compares
North Side Community-Grand Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$16,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 96.3%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, North Side Community-Grand Ctr is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Side Community School, which includes North Side Community-Grand Ctr.
$16,192
Per student
+25%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 61.5%
Federal 22.8%
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.
How North Side Community-Grand Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side Community-Grand Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Side Community-Grand Ctr
How many students attend North Side Community-Grand Ctr?
North Side Community-Grand Ctr has 134 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St.Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side Community-Grand Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side Community-Grand Ctr is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 North Side Community-Grand Ctr?
98.2% of students at North Side Community-Grand Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side Community-Grand Ctr?
The largest demographic group at North Side Community-Grand Ctr is African American at 96.3% of enrollment, in St.Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side Community-Grand Ctr?
North Side Community-Grand Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Side Community-Grand Ctr rank among elementary schools in St.Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side Community-Grand Ctr ranks #3 of 5 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.
Is North Side Community-Grand Ctr a good school?
North Side Community-Grand Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Side Community School?
Besides North Side Community-Grand Ctr, North Side Community School also operates North Side Community School (299 students). See the North Side Community School district page for the complete list.
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