Enrollment
1,243
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · O'fallon, MO
Frontier Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293165002869
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in O'fallon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in O'fallon, MO.
School address
District: Wentzville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293165002869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontier Middle
Frontier Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in O'fallon, Missouri, enrolling 1,243 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,243 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 80 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wentzville R-Iv also operates Liberty High School (1,647 students) and Timberland High (1,525 students) alongside Frontier Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frontier Middle compares
Frontier Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 82% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,243 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,243
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Frontier Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wentzville R-Iv, which includes Frontier Middle.
$11,959
Per student
-8%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frontier Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wentzville South Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frontier Middle
How many students attend Frontier Middle?
Frontier Middle has 1,243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in O'fallon, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Middle?
8.4% of students at Frontier Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Middle is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in O'fallon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Middle?
Frontier Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier Middle rank among middle schools in O'fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in O'fallon, 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 O'fallon on the city page.
Is Frontier Middle a good school?
Frontier Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wentzville R-Iv?
Besides Frontier Middle, Wentzville R-Iv also operates Liberty High School (1,647 students), Timberland High (1,525 students), and North Point High School (1,433 students). See the Wentzville R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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