- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Ritenour Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ritenour Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292664001572
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ritenour Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #17 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ritenour Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ritenour Middle ranks #17 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+291 students YoY
Ritenour Middle grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+62.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+291 students YoY 292664001572 · St Louis, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students)
Ritenour Middle grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (+62.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ritenour Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ritenour Sr. H
Ritenour Sr. High
2,041 students
- This school 737
Ritenour Middle
737 students
- Hoech Middle 664
Hoech Middle
664 students
- Marvin Elem. 561
Marvin Elem.
561 students
- Wyland Elem. 545
Wyland Elem.
545 students
- Marion Elem. 496
Marion Elem.
496 students
What this shows Ritenour Middle reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ritenour Middle compares
Ritenour Middle is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$14,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 15.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Ritenour Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ritenour reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ritenour Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritenour Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoech Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marvin Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyland Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ritenour Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ritenour Middle
How many students attend Ritenour Middle?
Ritenour Middle has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), up 291.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritenour Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritenour Middle is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ritenour Middle?
99.4% of students at Ritenour Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ritenour Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ritenour Middle is African American at 42.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ritenour Middle?
Ritenour Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ritenour Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ritenour Middle ranks #17 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 Ritenour?
Besides Ritenour Middle, Ritenour also operates Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students), Hoech Middle (664 students), and Marvin Elem. (561 students). See the Ritenour district page for the complete list.