Enrollment
319
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Woodward Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Woodward Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928002026
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodward Elem. earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #60 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodward Elem. has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Elem. ranks #60 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+114% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodward Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodward Elem.
Woodward Elem. is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Missouri schools and 38% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.7% of students qualify for free meals, 114% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 319 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 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #212, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Louis City spends $17,843 per pupil, 38% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students) and Roosevelt High (734 students) alongside Woodward 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 Woodward Elem. compares
Woodward 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.7%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$17,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
White 6.9%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Woodward Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis City, which includes Woodward Elem..
$17,843
Per student
+38%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 5.8%
Federal 16.2%
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 Woodward Elem. 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodward Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~319 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodward Elem.
How many students attend Woodward Elem.?
Woodward Elem. has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodward Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodward Elem. is 17.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodward Elem.?
98.7% of students at Woodward Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodward Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Woodward Elem. is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodward Elem.?
Woodward Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodward Elem. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodward Elem. ranks #60 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.
Is Woodward Elem. a good school?
Woodward Elem. earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 St. Louis City?
Besides Woodward Elem., 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.
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