- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle
Federal NCES profile for Compton-Drew Ilc Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292928001927
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #11 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compton-Drew Ilc Middle ranks #11 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928001927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 292928001927 · St Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 10.7:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle
419 students
What this shows Compton-Drew Ilc Middle reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compton-Drew Ilc Middle compares
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
White 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Compton-Drew Ilc Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Compton-Drew Ilc Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compton-Drew Ilc Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Compton-Drew Ilc Middle
How many students attend Compton-Drew Ilc Middle?
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle has 419 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compton-Drew Ilc Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Compton-Drew Ilc Middle is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compton-Drew Ilc Middle?
99.3% of students at Compton-Drew Ilc Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compton-Drew Ilc Middle?
The largest demographic group at Compton-Drew Ilc Middle is African American at 88.3% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compton-Drew Ilc Middle?
Compton-Drew Ilc Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Compton-Drew Ilc Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Compton-Drew Ilc Middle ranks #11 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Compton-Drew Ilc Middle, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.