- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928002646
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #8 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #8 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 292928002646 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 16:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wilkinson 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
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 304
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
304 students
What this shows Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 62.8%
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkinson 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
98.8% of students at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.?
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #8 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 Wilkinson 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.