- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
South City
Federal NCES profile for South City, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290057903079Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South City earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #58 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South City has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South City ranks #58 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Confluence Academies · Missouri
NCES ID 290057903079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South City held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.2 → 71.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 290057903079 · St Louis, MO Other · MID · CHARTER
838 enr · 12.9:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Old North Academy (448 students)
South City held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.2 → 71.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South City in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South City
838 students
- Old North Acad
Old North Academy
448 students
- Confluence Pre
Confluence Preparatory Academy
442 students
- Grand Center A
Grand Center Arts Academy High
402 students
- Grand Center A 218
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle
218 students
- Aspire Academy 112
Aspire Academy
112 students
What this shows South City reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How South City compares
South City 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$23,552
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 838 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 39.9%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, South City is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Confluence Academies reports $23,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South City Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old North Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Confluence Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Center Arts Academy High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Center Arts Acad Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspire Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South City's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about South City
How many students attend South City?
South City has 838 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South City?
The student-teacher ratio at South City is 12.9:1, which is 1% 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 South City?
98.3% of students at South City are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South City?
The largest demographic group at South City is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South City?
South City has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 South City rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, South City ranks #58 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 Confluence Academies?
Besides South City, Confluence Academies also operates Old North Academy (448 students), Confluence Preparatory Academy (442 students), and Grand Center Arts Academy High (402 students). See the Confluence Academies district page for the complete list.