- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Charles, MO
Orchard Farm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Farm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292316001330
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Farm Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Farm Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Farm Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Orchard Farm R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292316001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Orchard Farm Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292316001330 · St Charles, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 11.7:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Orchard Farm High School (698 students)
Orchard Farm Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Orchard Farm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orchard Farm H
Orchard Farm High School
698 students
- Orchard Farm E
Orchard Farm Elementary
557 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary
394 students
- This school
Orchard Farm Middle School
362 students
- Early Learning 230
Early Learning Center
230 students
What this shows Orchard Farm Middle School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Farm Middle School compares
Orchard Farm Middle School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Missouri - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,944
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Orchard Farm Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orchard Farm R-V reports $13,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Farm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Farm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Farm Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Farm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Farm Middle School
How many students attend Orchard Farm Middle School?
Orchard Farm Middle School has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Farm Middle School?
18.5% of students at Orchard Farm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Farm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Farm Middle School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Farm Middle School?
Orchard Farm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Orchard Farm Middle School rank among middle schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Farm Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, 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 Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Orchard Farm R-V?
Besides Orchard Farm Middle School, Orchard Farm R-V also operates Orchard Farm High School (698 students), Orchard Farm Elementary (557 students), and Discovery Elementary (394 students). See the Orchard Farm R-V district page for the complete list.