- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Peters, MO
Ft. Zumwalt South High
Federal NCES profile for Ft. Zumwalt South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290837002490
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ft. Zumwalt South High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in St Peters · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ft. Zumwalt South High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt South High ranks #9 of 12 public schools in St Peters, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837002490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Ft. Zumwalt South High shrank from 1,334 students in 2022-23 to 1,245 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.7 → 90.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 290837002490 · St Peters, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,212 enr · 12.9:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students)
Ft. Zumwalt South High shrank from 1,334 students in 2022-23 to 1,245 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 94.7 → 90.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ft. Zumwalt South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ft. Zumwalt We
Ft. Zumwalt West High
1,643 students
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North High
1,538 students
- This school
Ft. Zumwalt South High
1,212 students
- Ft. Zumwalt Ea
Ft. Zumwalt East High
1,171 students
- Ft. Zuwmalt We
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
1,114 students
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle
1,019 students
What this shows Ft. Zumwalt South High reports 1,212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ft. Zumwalt South High compares
Ft. Zumwalt South High is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 74% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,212
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,648
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Ft. Zumwalt South High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
District finance for Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ft. Zumwalt South High 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 East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ft. Zumwalt South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ft. Zumwalt South High
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High?
Ft. Zumwalt South High has 1,212 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Peters, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,334 (2022-23) → 1,245 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South High is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ft. Zumwalt South High?
11.9% of students at Ft. Zumwalt South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ft. Zumwalt South High?
The largest demographic group at Ft. Zumwalt South High is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in St Peters, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ft. Zumwalt South High?
Ft. Zumwalt South High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Ft. Zumwalt South High rank among public schools in St Peters?
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt South High ranks #9 of 12 public schools in St Peters, 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 St Peters on the city page.
What other schools are in Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides Ft. Zumwalt South High, Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students), Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students), and Ft. Zumwalt East High (1,171 students). See the Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii district page for the complete list.