- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Stix Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928001590
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #29 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stix Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #29 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928001590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292928001590 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 18.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. 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
- This school
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- Miller Career
Miller Career Academy
430 students
What this shows Stix Early Childhood Ctr. reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stix Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
White 15.0%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Stix Early Childhood Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stix Early Childhood Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Career Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stix Early Childhood Ctr.'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
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend Stix Early Childhood Ctr.?
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stix Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Stix Early Childhood Ctr. is 18.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stix Early Childhood Ctr.?
99.4% of students at Stix Early Childhood Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stix Early Childhood Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Stix Early Childhood Ctr. is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stix Early Childhood Ctr.?
Stix Early Childhood Ctr. 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 Stix Early Childhood Ctr. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Stix Early Childhood Ctr. 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 Stix Early Childhood Ctr., 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.