- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-159 students YoY
North Side Community-Grand Ctr shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-93.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-159 students YoY 290058903344 · St.Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
134 enr · 11.2:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side Community School (299 students)
North Side Community-Grand Ctr shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-93.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How North Side Community-Grand Ctr compares
North Side Community-Grand Ctr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,188
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for North Side Community School reports $20,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~134 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 159.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.