Enrollment
493
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
St Louis Lang Immersion School
Federal NCES profile for St Louis Lang Immersion School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290058603124Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Louis Lang Immersion School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #61 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St Louis Lang Immersion School has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Louis Lang Immersion School ranks #61 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis Lang Immersion Sch · Missouri
NCES ID 290058603124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Louis Lang Immersion School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Louis Lang Immersion School
St Louis Lang Immersion School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #394, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Louis Lang Immersion Sch is a single-school charter district, so St Louis Lang Immersion School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St Louis Lang Immersion School compares
St Louis Lang Immersion School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$15,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 10.1%
White 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, St Louis Lang Immersion School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis Lang Immersion Sch, which includes St Louis Lang Immersion School.
$15,088
Per student
+17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.8%
State 68.5%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St Louis Lang Immersion School
How many students attend St Louis Lang Immersion School?
St Louis Lang Immersion School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louis Lang Immersion School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Louis Lang Immersion School is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Louis Lang Immersion School?
47.8% of students at St Louis Lang Immersion School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Louis Lang Immersion School?
The largest demographic group at St Louis Lang Immersion School is African American at 66.9% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Louis Lang Immersion School?
St Louis Lang Immersion School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Louis Lang Immersion School rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, St Louis Lang Immersion School ranks #61 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.
Is St Louis Lang Immersion School a good school?
St Louis Lang Immersion School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Louis Lang Immersion Sch?
None; St. Louis Lang Immersion Sch is a single-school charter district, and St Louis Lang Immersion School is its only campus.
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