- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292928001960
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #14 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. ranks #14 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928001960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 292928001960 · St Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 14.5:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 290
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
290 students
What this shows Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. compares
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$22,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
White 7.2%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
How many students attend Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
98.9% of students at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. ranks #14 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 St. Louis City?
Besides Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr., St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.