- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Spoede Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spoede Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291782000950
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spoede Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spoede Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spoede Elementary ranks #5 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Spoede Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 291782000950 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 12.1:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students)
Spoede Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Spoede 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
- Reed Elementar 410
Reed Elementary
410 students
- Conway Element 392
Conway Elementary
392 students
- Old Bonhomme E 379
Old Bonhomme Elementary
379 students
- This school 376
Spoede Elementary
376 students
What this shows Spoede Elementary reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spoede Elementary compares
Spoede 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 76% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Asian 18.1%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Spoede 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 Spoede 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary | Similar size | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spoede 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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spoede Elementary
How many students attend Spoede Elementary?
Spoede Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spoede Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spoede Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Spoede Elementary?
11.2% of students at Spoede Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spoede Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spoede Elementary is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spoede Elementary?
Spoede Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Spoede Elementary rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Spoede Elementary ranks #5 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 Spoede Elementary, Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students), Ladue Middle (1,053 students), and Reed Elementary (410 students). See the Ladue district page for the complete list.