St. Louis City serves 17,981 students across 65 schools in an urban setting, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and 1,353 teaching staff members. The district experienced a 4.1% enrollment decline in the prior year, indicating shifting demographics or migration patterns within the city.
The district's student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 75.9% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, substantially higher than typical state patterns. This demographic composition directly influences resource allocation and programming needs.
St. Louis City's per-pupil spending of $8,966 exceeds Missouri's state average of $7,465 by approximately 20%, despite the district's revenue composition showing heavy dependence on local funding. The total budget of $419.9 million relies primarily on local sources (81.1%), with federal funding comprising 14.5% and state funding only 4.5%. This revenue structure suggests the district shoulders considerable fiscal responsibility relative to state support.
The school configuration includes 44 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 13 high schools, reflecting a traditional grade-level organization across the urban landscape. The combination of higher per-pupil spending alongside lower state and federal revenue contribution indicates that local property tax and other local revenue sources bear the primary financial burden for serving this economically disadvantaged student population.
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Total Students
17,981
Schools
65
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,966
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MPI (Missouri Performance Index) measures student achievement on MAP assessments. Higher scores indicate better performance. Performance designations include: Meets/Exceeds Expectations, On Track, Approaching, and Needs Improvement.
About MSIP 6 Accountability
Missouri uses the Missouri School Improvement Program version 6 (MSIP 6) for district accountability. The APR (Annual Performance Report) score ranges from 0-100% and combines Performance metrics (70% weight) with Continuous Improvement metrics (30% weight). Performance metrics include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Success-Ready Students. Continuous Improvement includes Attendance, Kindergarten Readiness, and Data Compliance.