- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Walter Ambrose Family Center
Federal NCES profile for Walter Ambrose Family Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293153002651
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Ambrose Family Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #65 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Ambrose Family Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Ambrose Family Center ranks #65 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Webster Groves · Missouri
NCES ID 293153002651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Walter Ambrose Family Center held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 293153002651 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 24.7:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Groves High (1,253 students)
Walter Ambrose Family Center held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Walter Ambrose Family Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Groves
Webster Groves High
1,253 students
- Hixson Middle
Hixson Middle
982 students
- Edgar Road Ele 369
Edgar Road Elem.
369 students
- Bristol Elem. 361
Bristol Elem.
361 students
- Avery Elem. 337
Avery Elem.
337 students
- This school 222
Walter Ambrose Family Center
222 students
What this shows Walter Ambrose Family Center reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Ambrose Family Center compares
Walter Ambrose Family Center 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 93% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 79% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,734
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Walter Ambrose Family Center is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Webster Groves reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Ambrose Family Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hixson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgar Road Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avery Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Ambrose Family Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Ambrose Family Center
How many students attend Walter Ambrose Family Center?
Walter Ambrose Family Center has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Ambrose Family Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Ambrose Family Center is 24.7:1, which is 93% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter Ambrose Family Center?
9.7% of students at Walter Ambrose Family Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Ambrose Family Center?
The largest demographic group at Walter Ambrose Family Center is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Ambrose Family Center?
Walter Ambrose Family Center has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Walter Ambrose Family Center rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Ambrose Family Center ranks #65 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 Webster Groves?
Besides Walter Ambrose Family Center, Webster Groves also operates Webster Groves High (1,253 students), Hixson Middle (982 students), and Edgar Road Elem. (369 students). See the Webster Groves district page for the complete list.