- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Oakville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oakville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292067001117
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakville Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakville Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakville Middle ranks #7 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Mehlville R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 292067001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Oakville Middle held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 292067001117 · St Louis, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 14.6:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students)
Oakville Middle held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Oakville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakville Sr. H
Oakville Sr. High
1,847 students
- Mehlville High
Mehlville High School
1,388 students
- This school 629
Oakville Middle
629 students
- Bernard Middle 577
Bernard Middle
577 students
- Margaret Buerk 549
Margaret Buerkle Middle
549 students
- Bierbaum Elem. 531
Bierbaum Elem.
531 students
What this shows Oakville Middle reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakville Middle compares
Oakville 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,165
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Oakville Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mehlville R-Ix reports $12,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mehlville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Buerkle Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bierbaum Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakville Middle
How many students attend Oakville Middle?
Oakville Middle has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakville Middle is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakville Middle?
15.0% of students at Oakville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oakville Middle is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakville Middle?
Oakville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Oakville Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakville Middle ranks #7 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 Mehlville R-Ix?
Besides Oakville Middle, Mehlville R-Ix also operates Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students), Mehlville High School (1,388 students), and Bernard Middle (577 students). See the Mehlville R-Ix district page for the complete list.