- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Ladue Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ladue 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 291782000944
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladue 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.
- #6 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladue Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladue Middle ranks #6 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ladue Middle held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 76.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 291782000944 · St Louis, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,053 enr · 13.9:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students)
Ladue Middle held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 76.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ladue Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladue Horton W
Ladue Horton Watkins High
1,395 students
- This school
Ladue Middle
1,053 students
- Reed Elementar 410
Reed Elementary
410 students
- Conway Element 392
Conway Elementary
392 students
- Old Bonhomme E 379
Old Bonhomme Elementary
379 students
- Spoede Element 376
Spoede Elementary
376 students
What this shows Ladue Middle reports 1,053 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladue Middle compares
Ladue 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 79% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,032
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Asian 18.7%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Ladue Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ladue reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladue Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladue Horton Watkins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Bonhomme Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spoede Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladue Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~1,053 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladue Middle
How many students attend Ladue Middle?
Ladue Middle has 1,053 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,018 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladue Middle is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ladue Middle?
9.7% of students at Ladue Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladue Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ladue Middle is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladue Middle?
Ladue 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 Ladue Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladue Middle ranks #6 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, 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 Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ladue?
Besides Ladue Middle, Ladue also operates Ladue Horton Watkins High (1,395 students), Reed Elementary (410 students), and Conway Elementary (392 students). See the Ladue district page for the complete list.