Elementary school (grades K-5) · St.Louis, MO
The Soulard School
Federal NCES profile for The Soulard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
The verdict
The Soulard School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in St.Louis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The Soulard School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Soulard School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in St.Louis, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290061703360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
The Soulard School grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 290061703360 · St.Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
138 enr · 9.2:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Union Alternative Education (138 students)
The Soulard School grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How The Soulard School compares
The Soulard School 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, The Soulard School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for The Soulard School reports $13,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Soulard School
How many students attend The Soulard School?
The Soulard School has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St.Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Soulard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Soulard School is 9.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% 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 The Soulard School?
12.5% of students at The Soulard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Soulard School?
The largest demographic group at The Soulard School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in St.Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Soulard School?
The Soulard School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Soulard School rank among elementary schools in St.Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, The Soulard School ranks #2 of 5 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 The Soulard School?
None; The Soulard School is a single-school charter district, and The Soulard School is its only campus.