Enrollment
555
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Rogers Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290291002461
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #11 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Middle ranks #11 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rogers Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle is a mid-sized middle school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #334, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 555 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Affton 101 also operates Affton High (761 students) and Mesnier Primary Sch. (741 students) alongside Rogers 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 Rogers Middle compares
Rogers 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$11,725
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 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 68.6%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 4.9%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Rogers Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Affton 101, which includes Rogers Middle.
$11,725
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.7%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Rogers Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesnier Primary Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gotsch Intermediate Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rogers Middle
How many students attend Rogers Middle?
Rogers Middle has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Middle is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rogers Middle?
31.9% of students at Rogers Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Middle is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Middle?
Rogers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Rogers Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Middle ranks #11 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 Rogers Middle a good school?
Rogers Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Affton 101?
Besides Rogers Middle, Affton 101 also operates Affton High (761 students), Mesnier Primary Sch. (741 students), and Gotsch Intermediate Sch. (562 students). See the Affton 101 district page for the complete list.
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