St. Joseph Children Home serves 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. Joseph Children Home?
448 students attend St. Joseph Children Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of St. Joseph Children Home students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Joseph Children Home?
St. Joseph Children Home has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Joseph Children Home offer ?
St. Joseph Children Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is St. Joseph Children Home part of?
St. Joseph Children Home is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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