- Enrollment
- 1,538
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · O'fallon, MO
Ft. Zumwalt West High
Federal NCES profile for Ft. Zumwalt West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290837002624
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ft. Zumwalt West High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #17 of 18
- public schools in O'fallon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ft. Zumwalt West High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt West High ranks #17 of 18 public schools in O'fallon, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837002624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Ft. Zumwalt West High held near 1,701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.6 → 122.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 290837002624 · O'fallon, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,643 enr · 13.6:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students)
Ft. Zumwalt West High held near 1,701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.6 → 122.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ft. Zumwalt West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle
1,019 students
What this shows Ft. Zumwalt West High reports 1,643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ft. Zumwalt West High compares
Ft. Zumwalt West High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 70% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,643
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Ft. Zumwalt West High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt South High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ft. Zumwalt West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~1,643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ft. Zumwalt West High
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt West High?
Ft. Zumwalt West High has 1,643 students enrolled. It is a high school in O'fallon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,778 (2022-23) → 1,701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt West High is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ft. Zumwalt West High?
13.7% of students at Ft. Zumwalt West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ft. Zumwalt West High?
The largest demographic group at Ft. Zumwalt West High is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in O'fallon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ft. Zumwalt West High?
Ft. Zumwalt West High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West High rank among public schools in O'fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zumwalt West High ranks #17 of 18 public 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 public schools in O'fallon on the city page.
What other schools are in Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides Ft. Zumwalt West High, Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii also operates Ft. Zumwalt North High (1,538 students), Ft. Zumwalt South High (1,212 students), and Ft. Zumwalt East High (1,171 students). See the Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii district page for the complete list.