Enrollment
368
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferguson, MO
Walnut Grove Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291201000477
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elem. earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Ferguson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove Elem. has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elem. ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Grove Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Grove Elem.
Walnut Grove Elem. is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ferguson, Missouri, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.1% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
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 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students) and Mccluer North High (1,059 students) alongside Walnut Grove Elem..
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 Walnut Grove Elem. compares
Walnut Grove Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$14,049
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 90.2%
Two or More 4.1%
White 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Walnut Grove Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii, which includes Walnut Grove Elem..
$14,049
Per student
+9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 23.7%
Federal 21.0%
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.
How Walnut Grove Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elem.
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elem.?
Walnut Grove Elem. has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferguson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elem. is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Elem.?
99.1% of students at Walnut Grove Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Elem. is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in Ferguson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elem.?
Walnut Grove Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Walnut Grove Elem. rank among public schools in Ferguson?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elem. ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferguson on the city page.
Is Walnut Grove Elem. a good school?
Walnut Grove Elem. earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Walnut Grove Elem., Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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