Walter Ambrose Family Center serves 200 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter Ambrose Family Center's student population of 200 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walter Ambrose Family Center is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
80%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walter Ambrose Family Center?
200 students attend Walter Ambrose Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Walter Ambrose Family Center students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter Ambrose Family Center?
Walter Ambrose Family Center has a student ration of 22:1, 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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