- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Peters, MO
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ft. Zumwalt South Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290837002427
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in St Peters · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle ranks #3 of 12 public schools in St Peters, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837002427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 290837002427 · St Peters, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 12.1:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students)
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle 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
- Ft. Zumwalt So
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
- This school
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
823 students
What this shows Ft. Zumwalt South Middle reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ft. Zumwalt South Middle compares
Ft. Zumwalt South 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 | 12.9% | ▼ 72% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.1:1
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
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
African American 8.3%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ft. Zumwalt South Middle'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
- 1,212
- 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
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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle has 823 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Peters, MO. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South 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 Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
12.9% of students at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in St Peters, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ft. Zumwalt South Middle rank among public schools in St Peters?
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle ranks #3 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 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.