At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
337
Walter Ambrose Family Center: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
24.7:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Walter Ambrose Family Center
Walter Ambrose Family Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in St Louis. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Webster Groves. NCES reports 222 students for 2024–25.
Among 186 combined / other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.7:1, above the Missouri median of 10:1 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 White (84.2%) and multiracial (6.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walter Ambrose Family Center
- 1How do the reported 24.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White84.2%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Webster Groves
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hudson Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
199 reported students
Clark Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
283 reported students
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
Avery Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
337 reported students
Bristol Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Edgar Road Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
369 reported students
Public schools near Walter Ambrose Family Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. Other · Kirkwood R-VII | PK–PK | 304 | 1.5 mi |
| Brentwood Early Childhd Center Other · Brentwood | PK–PK | 83 | 1.9 mi |
| Early Childhood Ed Center Other · Lindbergh Schools | PK–PK | 386 | 4.4 mi |
| Family Ctr. Other · Clayton | PK–PK | 0 | 4.6 mi |
| External Sites Other · Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. | PK–12 | 1,223 | 5.1 mi |
| Ladue Early Childhood Center Other · Ladue | PK–PK | 262 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walter Ambrose Family Center
What grades does Walter Ambrose Family Center serve?
Walter Ambrose Family Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Webster Groves.
How many students attend Walter Ambrose Family Center?
Walter Ambrose Family Center reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walter Ambrose Family Center?
The calculated ratio is 24.7:1, based on 222 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 10:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walter Ambrose Family Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walter Ambrose Family Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Webster Groves attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walter Ambrose Family Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walter Ambrose Family Center in?
Walter Ambrose Family Center is part of Webster Groves, based in Webster Groves, MO, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walter Ambrose Family Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. (1.5 mi), Brentwood Early Childhd Center (1.9 mi), Early Childhood Ed Center (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.