- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Shenandoah Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Shenandoah Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928001997
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenandoah Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #29 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenandoah Elem. has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Elem. ranks #29 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Shenandoah Elem. grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+21.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 292928001997 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 11.2:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Shenandoah Elem. grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+21.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Shenandoah Elem. 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 145
Shenandoah Elem.
145 students
What this shows Shenandoah Elem. reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shenandoah Elem. compares
Shenandoah Elem. is a growing 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 | 97.8% | ▲ 112% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 79% | - | - |
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.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
43.4%
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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Shenandoah Elem. is less 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 Shenandoah Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenandoah Elem.'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
Nationwide other 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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Elem.
How many students attend Shenandoah Elem.?
Shenandoah Elem. has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elem. 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 Shenandoah Elem.?
97.8% of students at Shenandoah Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenandoah Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Shenandoah Elem. is African American at 89.0% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenandoah Elem.?
Shenandoah Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Shenandoah Elem. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Elem. ranks #29 of 65 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 schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Shenandoah Elem., 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.