ST. LOUIS CITY

Missouri · Public School District

Schools

18,264

Students

$19,285

Per-Pupil Spend

+34% nat'l

99.0%

Free Lunch Rate

+47pp vs nat'l

78.5%

Graduation Rate

-8.0pp vs nat'l

District Overview

ST. LOUIS CITY is a public school district in Missouri serving 18,264 students across 67 schools. It includes 43 elementary, 7 middle, 15 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,285 is above average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (67)

Elementary Schools43 schools

School	Grades	Students
ADAMS ELEM.	PK–06	174
AMES VISUAL/PERF. ARTS	PK–05	158
ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR.	PK–06	226
BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC	PK–05	234
BRYAN HILL ELEM.	PK–05	182
BUDER ELEM.	PK–05	403
COLE ELEM.	PK–08	326
COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR.	PK–06	221
DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES	PK–05	390
EARL NANCE SR. ELEM.	PK–06	321
EDUC THERAP SUPPORT AT MADISON	KG–08	0
ELIAS MICHAEL ELEM.	PK–08	43
FROEBEL ELEM.	PK–05	176
GATEWAY ELEM.	PK–05	516
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM	PK–05	118
HAMILTON ELEM. COMMUNITY ED.	PK–05	253
HENRY ELEM.	PK–06	204
HERZOG ELEM.	PK–06	247
HICKEY ELEM.	PK–06	273
HODGEN ELEM.	PK–06	199
HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING	03–05	151
JEFFERSON ELEM.	PK–05	127
LACLEDE ELEM.	PK–08	264
LEXINGTON ELEM.	PK–05	274
LYON AT BLOW ELEM.	PK–08	280
MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM.	PK–05	284
MANN ELEM.	PK–06	240
MASON ELEM.	PK–06	389
MERAMEC ELEM.	PK–05	202
MONROE ELEM.	PK–06	158
MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS	PK–05	451
NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA	KG–08	335
OAK HILL ELEM.	PK–05	238
PEABODY ELEM.	PK–05	152
SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR.	PK–05	321
SHENANDOAH ELEM.	PK–06	136
SIGEL ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR.	PK–06	219
STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.	PK–02	474
WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED.	PK–06	128
WASHINGTON MONTESSORI	PK–05	277
WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.	PK–02	256
WOERNER ELEM.	PK–05	362
WOODWARD ELEM.	PK–05	239

Middle Schools7 schools

School	Grades	Students
ACAD OF ENTRE STDY@LOUVERTURE	06–08	169
BUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS	06–08	372
CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE	06–08	400
COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE	06–08	409
GATEWAY MIDDLE	06–08	506
LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR.	06–08	274
YEATMAN-LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	284

High Schools15 schools

School	Grades	Students
BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	236
CARNAHAN SCH. OF THE FUTURE	11–12	149
CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH	09–12	386
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO	09–12	334
COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAINING	08–12	84
GATEWAY HIGH	09–12	825
GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR	05–12	0
MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC.	06–12	559
METRO HIGH	09–12	343
MILLER CAREER ACADEMY	09–12	532
ROOSEVELT HIGH	09–12	460
SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES	09–12	487
SUMNER HIGH	09–12	264
VASHON HIGH	09–12	568
VO. TECH. TUITION	10–12	0

Other Schools2 schools

School	Grades	Students
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL	KG–12	2
VICC	KG–12	0

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,285+34% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

78%

State

5.8%

Local (property tax)

78.0%

Federal

16.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

18,264

Students

99%

Free Lunch

$19K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate78.5%

Opportunity Score33/100

StateMissouri →

School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

High per-student investment

Spends $19,285 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.

Range of school options

With 67 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Below-average graduation rate

At 78.5%, graduation is 8.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.

High economic need in community

99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Low opportunity scores

Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ST. LOUIS CITY?

ST. LOUIS CITY has 67 public schools, serving a total of 18,264 students.

What is the graduation rate for ST. LOUIS CITY?

The graduation rate is 78.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does ST. LOUIS CITY spend per student?

ST. LOUIS CITY spends $19,285 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ST. LOUIS CITY?

99% of students in ST. LOUIS CITY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in ST. LOUIS CITY?

No, ST. LOUIS CITY does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does ST. LOUIS CITY serve?

ST. LOUIS CITY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for ST. LOUIS CITY?

The median opportunity score across schools in ST. LOUIS CITY is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.