- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Gardens Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292667001586
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Gardens Sr. High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #21 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Gardens Sr. High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Gardens Sr. High ranks #21 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Riverview Gardens · Missouri
NCES ID 292667001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Riverview Gardens Sr. High shrank from 1,331 students in 2022-23 to 1,262 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 292667001586 · St Louis, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,246 enr · 19.2:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: R. G. Central Middle (578 students)
Riverview Gardens Sr. High shrank from 1,331 students in 2022-23 to 1,262 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Riverview Gardens Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
1,246 students
- R. G. Central
R. G. Central Middle
578 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle School
524 students
- Gibson Elem. 387
Gibson Elem.
387 students
- Meadows Elem. 321
Meadows Elem.
321 students
- Lemasters Elem 301
Lemasters Elem.
301 students
What this shows Riverview Gardens Sr. High reports 1,246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Gardens Sr. High compares
Riverview Gardens Sr. High 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 50% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,246
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$12,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 322 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Riverview Gardens Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview Gardens reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Gardens Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. G. Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gibson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemasters Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Gardens Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Gardens Sr. High
How many students attend Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
Riverview Gardens Sr. High has 1,246 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,331 (2022-23) → 1,262 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Gardens Sr. High is 19.2:1, which is 50% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
99.8% of students at Riverview Gardens Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Gardens Sr. High is African American at 96.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
Riverview Gardens Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Riverview Gardens Sr. High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Gardens Sr. High ranks #21 of 26 high 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 high schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverview Gardens?
Besides Riverview Gardens Sr. High, Riverview Gardens also operates R. G. Central Middle (578 students), Westview Middle School (524 students), and Gibson Elem. (387 students). See the Riverview Gardens district page for the complete list.