Walter Ambrose Family Center

Walter Ambrose Family Center serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Walter Ambrose Family Center's student population of 222 students has grown by 141% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walter Ambrose Family Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
15%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
84%
67%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.29

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

Showing 2004–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walter Ambrose Family Center?
222 students attend Walter Ambrose Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Walter Ambrose Family Center students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter Ambrose Family Center?
Walter Ambrose Family Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walter Ambrose Family Center offer ?
Walter Ambrose Family Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter Ambrose Family Center part of?
Walter Ambrose Family Center is part of Webster Groves School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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