- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Reed Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Reed Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291782000949
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #14 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Reed Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Elementary ranks #14 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Reed Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 291782000949 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 12.8:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students)
Reed Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Reed Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladue Horton W
Ladue Horton Watkins High
1,395 students
- Ladue Middle
Ladue Middle
1,053 students
- This school 410
Reed Elementary
410 students
- Conway Element 392
Conway Elementary
392 students
- Old Bonhomme E 379
Old Bonhomme Elementary
379 students
- Spoede Element 376
Spoede Elementary
376 students
What this shows Reed Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reed Elementary compares
Reed Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 84% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 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
White 72.7%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Reed Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ladue reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reed Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladue Horton Watkins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Bonhomme Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spoede Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reed Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reed Elementary
How many students attend Reed Elementary?
Reed Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reed Elementary?
7.6% of students at Reed Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Reed Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed Elementary?
Reed Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Reed Elementary rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed Elementary ranks #14 of 47 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 Ladue?
Besides Reed Elementary, Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students), Ladue Middle (1,053 students), and Conway Elementary (392 students). See the Ladue district page for the complete list.