- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fenton, MO
Rockwood South Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rockwood South Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292685000706
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwood South Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockwood South Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood South Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Fenton, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Rockwood South Middle shrank from 887 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 292685000706 · Fenton, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 13.8:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students)
Rockwood South Middle shrank from 887 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Rockwood South Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Sr.
Marquette Sr. High
2,095 students
- Lafayette Sr.
Lafayette Sr. High
1,669 students
- Eureka Sr. Hig
Eureka Sr. High
1,586 students
- Rockwood Summi
Rockwood Summit Sr. High
1,194 students
- Crestview Midd
Crestview Middle
1,091 students
- This school 817
Rockwood South Middle
817 students
What this shows Rockwood South Middle reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockwood South Middle compares
Rockwood South 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$12,527
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Rockwood South Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwood R-Vi reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockwood South Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwood South Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockwood South Middle
How many students attend Rockwood South Middle?
Rockwood South Middle has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwood South Middle is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockwood South Middle?
15.9% of students at Rockwood South Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwood South Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rockwood South Middle is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Fenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwood South Middle?
Rockwood South Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Rockwood South Middle rank among public schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood South Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Fenton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Rockwood South Middle, Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), and Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.