At a glance
Reported students
396
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262.5
Carr Lane Vpa Middle: 396 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Carr Lane Vpa Middle
Carr Lane Vpa Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in St Louis. It is one of 68 current school records connected to St. Louis City. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (93.7%) and White (4%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carr Lane Vpa Middle
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Black93.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in St. Louis City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gateway Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
382 reported students
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
419 reported students
Busch MS Character Athletics
Middle · Grades 06–08
361 reported students
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
300 reported students
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
Middle · Grades 06–08
290 reported students
Acad of Entre Stdy@louverture
Middle · Grades 06–08
289 reported students
Public schools near Carr Lane Vpa Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Middle Middle · St. Louis City | 06–08 | 382 | 0.1 mi |
| KIPP Inspire Academy Middle · Charter · KIPP St Louis Public Schools | 05–08 | 409 | 0.2 mi |
| Grand Center Arts Acad Middle Middle · Charter · Confluence Academies | 06–08 | 218 | 1 mi |
| North Side Community-Grand Ctr Middle · Charter · North Side Community School | 06–08 | 134 | 1 mi |
| Acad of Entre Stdy@louverture Middle · St. Louis City | 06–08 | 289 | 1.4 mi |
| Lift for Life Academy Middle · Charter · Lift for Life Academy | 05–08 | 260 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carr Lane Vpa Middle
What grades does Carr Lane Vpa Middle serve?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Louis City.
How many students attend Carr Lane Vpa Middle?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carr Lane Vpa Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 396 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carr Lane Vpa Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Carr Lane Vpa Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carr Lane Vpa Middle in?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle is part of St. Louis City, based in St Louis, MO, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carr Lane Vpa Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gateway Middle (0.1 mi), KIPP Inspire Academy (0.2 mi), Grand Center Arts Acad Middle (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.