- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florissant, MO
Cross Keys Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cross Keys Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291201000301
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Keys Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Keys Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Keys Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Cross Keys Middle grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 291201000301 · Florissant, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 12.4:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Cross Keys Middle grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cross Keys Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- This school
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- Parker Road El 401
Parker Road Elementary
401 students
What this shows Cross Keys Middle reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Keys Middle compares
Cross Keys Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.2%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Cross Keys Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Keys Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Keys Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Keys Middle
How many students attend Cross Keys Middle?
Cross Keys Middle has 608 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Keys Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Keys Middle is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Cross Keys Middle?
99.5% of students at Cross Keys Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Keys Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cross Keys Middle is African American at 88.2% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Keys Middle?
Cross Keys Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cross Keys Middle rank among middle schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Keys Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, 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 Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Cross Keys Middle, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Ferguson Middle (582 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.