- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Oakville Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Oakville Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292067001118
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakville Sr. High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #9 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakville Sr. High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakville Sr. High ranks #9 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Mehlville R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 292067001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Oakville Sr. High held near 1,818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.3 → 113.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 292067001118 · St Louis, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,847 enr · 16.5:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mehlville High School (1,388 students)
Oakville Sr. High held near 1,818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.3 → 113.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Oakville Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oakville Sr. High
1,847 students
- Mehlville High
Mehlville High School
1,388 students
- Oakville Middl 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 Sr. High reports 1,847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakville Sr. High compares
Oakville Sr. High 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 62% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,847
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Oakville Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehlville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Buerkle Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bierbaum Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakville Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 high 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 (~1,847 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakville Sr. High
How many students attend Oakville Sr. High?
Oakville Sr. High has 1,847 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,780 (2022-23) → 1,818 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakville Sr. High is 16.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakville Sr. High?
17.4% of students at Oakville Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakville Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Oakville Sr. High is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakville Sr. High?
Oakville Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sr. High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakville Sr. High ranks #9 of 26 high 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 high schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Mehlville R-Ix?
Besides Oakville Sr. High, Mehlville R-Ix also operates Mehlville High School (1,388 students), Oakville Middle (629 students), and Bernard Middle (577 students). See the Mehlville R-Ix district page for the complete list.