- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ferguson, MO
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291201002784
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Ferguson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201002784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-18.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 291201002784 · Ferguson, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.7:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-18.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- This school 278
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
278 students
What this shows Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr compares
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.9%
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
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.4%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
How many students attend Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ferguson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% 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 Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
99.1% of students at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is African American at 86.0% of enrollment, in Ferguson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr rank among public schools in Ferguson?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, 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 Ferguson on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.