Enrollment
769
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Charles, MO
Hollenbeck Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hollenbeck 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 292895001855
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollenbeck Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollenbeck Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollenbeck Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895001855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollenbeck Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hollenbeck Middle
Hollenbeck Middle is a large middle school in St Charles, Missouri, enrolling 769 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Missouri schools and 28% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 92% of state schools at 769 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 155 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 769 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students) and Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students) alongside Hollenbeck 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 Hollenbeck Middle compares
Hollenbeck 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,775
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Hollenbeck Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francis Howell R-Iii, which includes Hollenbeck Middle.
$11,775
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 19.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 Hollenbeck Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollenbeck Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~769 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hollenbeck Middle
How many students attend Hollenbeck Middle?
Hollenbeck Middle has 769 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Charles, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollenbeck Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollenbeck Middle is 16.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollenbeck Middle?
20.7% of students at Hollenbeck Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollenbeck Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hollenbeck Middle is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollenbeck Middle?
Hollenbeck Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Hollenbeck Middle rank among middle schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollenbeck Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, 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 St Charles on the city page.
Is Hollenbeck Middle a good school?
Hollenbeck Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. 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 Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Hollenbeck Middle, Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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