- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Robert H. Sperreng Middle held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 291869001024 · St Louis, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 15.7:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students)
Robert H. Sperreng Middle held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Robert H. Sperreng Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindbergh Sr.
Lindbergh Sr. High
2,304 students
- This school
Robert H. Sperreng Middle
941 students
- Truman Middle 816
Truman Middle School
816 students
- Dressel Elemen 598
Dressel Elementary School
598 students
- Concord Elem. 555
Concord Elem. School
555 students
- Long Elem. 545
Long Elem.
545 students
What this shows Robert H. Sperreng Middle reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert H. Sperreng Middle compares
Robert H. Sperreng Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,046
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
Counselors3.5 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.
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
District finance for Lindbergh Schools reports $11,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 953 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.