- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Joseph, MO
Robidoux Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robidoux Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292706001670
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robidoux Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robidoux Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robidoux Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Robidoux Middle held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292706001670 · St Joseph, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 14.5:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Robidoux Middle held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Robidoux Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 405
Robidoux Middle
405 students
What this shows Robidoux Middle reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robidoux Middle compares
Robidoux 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$12,067
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Robidoux Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robidoux Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robidoux Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robidoux Middle
How many students attend Robidoux Middle?
Robidoux Middle has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robidoux Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robidoux Middle is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robidoux Middle?
99.2% of students at Robidoux Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robidoux Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robidoux Middle is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robidoux Middle?
Robidoux Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Robidoux Middle rank among middle schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Robidoux Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in St Joseph, 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 Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Robidoux Middle, St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.