- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Woodward Elem. grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 292928002026 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 17.7:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Woodward Elem. grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Woodward Elem. 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 319
Woodward Elem.
319 students
What this shows Woodward Elem. reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodward Elem. compares
Woodward Elem. 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~319 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.