- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · O'fallon, MO
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290837002782
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in O'fallon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in O'fallon, MO.
School address
District: Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290837002782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle held near 1,145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 290837002782 · O'fallon, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,114 enr · 12:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ft. Zumwalt West High (1,643 students)
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle held near 1,145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ft. Zuwmalt West 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
- This school
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
1,114 students
- Ft. Zumwalt No
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle
1,019 students
What this shows Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle reports 1,114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle compares
Ft. Zuwmalt West 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 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 61% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,114
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 8.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Ft. Zuwmalt West 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. Zuwmalt West 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ft. Zumwalt North Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ft. Zuwmalt West 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
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
How many students attend Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle?
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle has 1,114 students enrolled. It is a middle school in O'fallon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,190 (2022-23) → 1,145 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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. Zuwmalt West Middle?
18.2% of students at Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in O'fallon, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle?
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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. Zuwmalt West Middle rank among middle schools in O'fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii?
Besides Ft. Zuwmalt West 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.