Enrollment
941
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Robert H. Sperreng Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert H. Sperreng Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291869001024
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert H. Sperreng Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert H. Sperreng Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H. Sperreng Middle ranks #3 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Lindbergh Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291869001024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert H. Sperreng Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert H. Sperreng Middle
Robert H. Sperreng Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 941 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 94% of state schools at 941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lindbergh Schools also operates Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students) and Truman Middle School (816 students) alongside Robert H. Sperreng Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert H. Sperreng Middle compares
Robert H. Sperreng Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 76% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$10,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Robert H. Sperreng Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lindbergh Schools, which includes Robert H. Sperreng Middle.
$10,746
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.6%
State 10.3%
Federal 5.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Robert H. Sperreng Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindbergh Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dressel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert H. Sperreng Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert H. Sperreng Middle
How many students attend Robert H. Sperreng Middle?
Robert H. Sperreng Middle has 941 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Sperreng Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert H. Sperreng Middle is 15.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert H. Sperreng Middle?
11.0% of students at Robert H. Sperreng Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert H. Sperreng Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert H. Sperreng Middle is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert H. Sperreng Middle?
Robert H. Sperreng Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert H. Sperreng Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert H. Sperreng Middle ranks #3 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.
Is Robert H. Sperreng Middle a good school?
Robert H. Sperreng Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lindbergh Schools?
Besides Robert H. Sperreng Middle, Lindbergh Schools also operates Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students), Truman Middle School (816 students), and Dressel Elementary School (598 students). See the Lindbergh Schools district page for the complete list.
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