- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Charles, MO
Francis Howell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Francis Howell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292895000220
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Howell Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Howell Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Francis Howell Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 292895000220 · St Charles, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 15.7:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Francis Howell Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Francis Howell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- This school
Francis Howell Middle
799 students
What this shows Francis Howell Middle reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Howell Middle compares
Francis Howell 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 85% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Asian 6.5%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Francis Howell Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis Howell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Howell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Howell Middle
How many students attend Francis Howell Middle?
Francis Howell Middle has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell Middle is 15.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Howell Middle?
7.0% of students at Francis Howell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Howell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Francis Howell Middle is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Howell Middle?
Francis Howell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Francis Howell Middle rank among middle schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, 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 Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Francis Howell Middle, Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.