Enrollment
2,095
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesterfield, MO
Marquette Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Marquette Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292685000657
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marquette Sr. High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marquette Sr. High has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Sr. High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Chesterfield, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marquette Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marquette Sr. High
Marquette Sr. High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Chesterfield, Missouri, enrolling 2,095 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,095 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rockwood R-Vi also operates Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students) and Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students) alongside Marquette Sr. High.
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 Marquette Sr. High compares
Marquette Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 78% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,095 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,095
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$11,739
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 63.1%
Asian 18.5%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Marquette Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwood R-Vi, which includes Marquette Sr. High.
$11,739
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 14.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 Marquette Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Springs Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marquette Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high 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 (~2,095 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marquette Sr. High
How many students attend Marquette Sr. High?
Marquette Sr. High has 2,095 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesterfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Sr. High is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marquette Sr. High?
10.1% of students at Marquette Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marquette Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Marquette Sr. High is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marquette Sr. High?
Marquette Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marquette Sr. High rank among public schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marquette Sr. High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield on the city page.
Is Marquette Sr. High a good school?
Marquette Sr. High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Marquette Sr. High, Rockwood R-Vi also operates Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students), and Rockwood Summit Sr. High (1,194 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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