At a glance
Reported students
413
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262.5
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens: 413 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in St Louis. It is one of 68 current school records connected to St. Louis City. NCES reports 413 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 (84.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. 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 Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 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
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- 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)
- 0.7
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black84.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Mason Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–06
393 reported students
Buder Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
Elementary · Grades PK–02
472 reported students
Woerner Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Dewey Sch.-Internat'L. Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Public schools near Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Garden Montessori Ecec Elementary · Charter · City Garden Montessori | PK–KG | 180 | 0.2 mi |
| City Garden Montessori Eaec Elementary · Charter · City Garden Montessori | 01–08 | 409 | 0.3 mi |
| Adams Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–06 | 171 | 0.5 mi |
| MO School for the Blind - ELEM Elementary · Mo School for the Blind | KG–08 | 8 | 0.8 mi |
| Nahed Chapman New American Aca Elementary · St. Louis City | KG–08 | 332 | 1 mi |
| Mann Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–06 | 261 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
What grades does Mullanphy Botanical Gardens serve?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Louis City.
How many students attend Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens reported 413 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 413 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mullanphy Botanical Gardens a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens 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 Mullanphy Botanical Gardens 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 Mullanphy Botanical Gardens in?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens 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 Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include City Garden Montessori Ecec (0.2 mi), City Garden Montessori Eaec (0.3 mi), Adams Elem. (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.