- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Twillman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Twillman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291383000636
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twillman Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #22 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Twillman Elem. has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twillman Elem. ranks #22 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Twillman Elem. shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 291383000636 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.9:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Twillman Elem. shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Twillman Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 273
Twillman Elem.
273 students
What this shows Twillman Elem. reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twillman Elem. compares
Twillman Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$13,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.0%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Twillman Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twillman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twillman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twillman Elem.
How many students attend Twillman Elem.?
Twillman Elem. has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twillman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Twillman Elem. is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Twillman Elem.?
99.1% of students at Twillman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twillman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Twillman Elem. is African American at 88.3% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twillman Elem.?
Twillman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Twillman Elem. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Twillman Elem. ranks #22 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 Hazelwood?
Besides Twillman Elem., Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.