- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hollenbeck Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 292895001855 · St Charles, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 16.4:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Hollenbeck Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hollenbeck Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- This school
Hollenbeck Middle
769 students
What this shows Hollenbeck Middle reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hollenbeck Middle compares
Hollenbeck 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,462
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 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.
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
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,750
- 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
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 (~769 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.