Enrollment
1,019
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · O'fallon, MO
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ft. Zumwalt North Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290837002491
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in O'fallon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt North Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in O'fallon, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837002491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ft. Zumwalt North Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ft. Zumwalt North Middle
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in O'fallon, Missouri, enrolling 1,019 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,019 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students) and Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students) alongside Ft. Zumwalt North 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 Ft. Zumwalt North Middle compares
Ft. Zumwalt North 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$12,920
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 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 78.4%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Ft. Zumwalt North Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii, which includes Ft. Zumwalt North Middle.
$12,920
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 26.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 Ft. Zumwalt North Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt South High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ft. Zumwalt North Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,019 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ft. Zumwalt North Middle
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt North Middle?
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a middle school in O'fallon, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt North Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt North Middle is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ft. Zumwalt North Middle?
16.3% of students at Ft. Zumwalt North Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ft. Zumwalt North Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ft. Zumwalt North Middle is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in O'fallon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ft. Zumwalt North Middle?
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Ft. Zumwalt North Middle rank among middle schools in O'fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt North Middle ranks #2 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 Ft. Zumwalt North Middle a good school?
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides Ft. Zumwalt North Middle, Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students), Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students), and Ft. Zumwalt South High (1,212 students). See the Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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