SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.

District Overview
Located in the large suburban setting of Town & Country, Missouri, the Special School District of St. Louis County operates as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to delivering comprehensive educational opportunities across the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Centrally headquartered at 12110 Clayton Road, the district manages 10 operational schools serving a complete grade span from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently enrolling 3,576 students—with a particularly strong presence in high school grade levels—the district fosters an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population seeking tailored academic pathways and specialized support.

To carry out its specialized mission, the district maintains an extraordinary staffing infrastructure designed to provide intensive, individualized student care. The workforce encompasses nearly 10,800 full-time equivalent staff members, including more than 4,100 full-time teachers, over 1,800 instructional aides, and upwards of 4,800 support staff personnel. This remarkably high ratio of educators and specialists to students highlights a deep commitment to student services, intervention, and academic assistance. For families, students, and educational researchers analyzing regional school systems in the 2024–2025 academic year, the district stands as a prominent model of heavily resourced, specialized public education, with additional resource details available through its official portal at www.ssdmo.org.
10
Total Schools
3,576
Total Students
4,122.4
Full-Time Teachers
0.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
Demographic Student Count
White1,823
Hispanic169
Black1,383
Asian113
Two or More53
American Indian30
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,823 (51.0%)
  • Black
    1,383 (38.7%)
  • Hispanic
    169 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    113 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    53 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    30 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High6
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:3,576*
Teachers (FTE):4,122.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:0.9