- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
R. G. Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for R. G. Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292667002539
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. G. Central Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #14 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
R. G. Central Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. G. Central Middle ranks #14 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Riverview Gardens · Missouri
NCES ID 292667002539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
R. G. Central Middle shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 292667002539 · St Louis, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 19.3:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students)
R. G. Central Middle shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
R. G. Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Gard
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
1,246 students
- This school
R. G. Central Middle
578 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle School
524 students
- Gibson Elem. 387
Gibson Elem.
387 students
- Meadows Elem. 321
Meadows Elem.
321 students
- Lemasters Elem 301
Lemasters Elem.
301 students
What this shows R. G. Central Middle reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. G. Central Middle compares
R. G. Central Middle is a shrinking 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 51% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.8%
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
$12,486
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 566 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 97.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, R. G. Central Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverview Gardens reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. G. Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Gardens Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gibson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadows Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemasters Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. G. Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. G. Central Middle
How many students attend R. G. Central Middle?
R. G. Central Middle has 578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. G. Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R. G. Central Middle is 19.3:1, which is 51% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. G. Central Middle?
99.6% of students at R. G. Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. G. Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at R. G. Central Middle is African American at 97.1% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. G. Central Middle?
R. G. Central Middle 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 R. G. Central Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, R. G. Central Middle 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 Riverview Gardens?
Besides R. G. Central Middle, Riverview Gardens also operates Riverview Gardens Sr. High (1,246 students), Westview Middle School (524 students), and Gibson Elem. (387 students). See the Riverview Gardens district page for the complete list.