Enrollment
1,194
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fenton, MO
Rockwood Summit Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Rockwood Summit Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292685000665
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwood Summit Sr. High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockwood Summit Sr. High has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood Summit Sr. High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Fenton, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockwood Summit Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockwood Summit Sr. High
Rockwood Summit Sr. High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fenton, Missouri, enrolling 1,194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,194 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students) and Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students) alongside Rockwood Summit Sr. High.
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 Rockwood Summit Sr. High compares
Rockwood Summit Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 68% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,194 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,194
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$11,739
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 81.4%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Rockwood Summit Sr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwood R-Vi, which includes Rockwood Summit Sr. High.
$11,739
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 14.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 Rockwood Summit Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Springs Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwood Summit Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high 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 (~1,194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockwood Summit Sr. High
How many students attend Rockwood Summit Sr. High?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High has 1,194 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fenton, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Summit Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Summit Sr. High is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockwood Summit Sr. High?
14.6% of students at Rockwood Summit Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwood Summit Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Rockwood Summit Sr. High is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Fenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwood Summit Sr. High?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockwood Summit Sr. High rank among public schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood Summit Sr. High ranks #7 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.
Is Rockwood Summit Sr. High a good school?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Rockwood Summit Sr. High, 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.
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