- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ferguson, MO
Ferguson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ferguson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291201000462
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferguson Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Ferguson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferguson Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ferguson Middle held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 291201000462 · Ferguson, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 12.1:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Ferguson Middle held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ferguson 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
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- This school
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 Ferguson Middle reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferguson Middle compares
Ferguson 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
582
Bigger than 71% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 260 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 82.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.8%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Ferguson 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 Ferguson 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 |
| Cross Keys 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 Ferguson 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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferguson Middle
How many students attend Ferguson Middle?
Ferguson Middle has 582 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ferguson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferguson Middle is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Ferguson Middle?
99.5% of students at Ferguson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferguson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ferguson Middle is African American at 86.8% of enrollment, in Ferguson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferguson Middle?
Ferguson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Ferguson Middle rank among public schools in Ferguson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferguson Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferguson on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Ferguson Middle, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.