Walter Ambrose Family Center

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 Stats (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
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
80%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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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
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 Stats (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

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