Enrollment
750
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Charles, MO
Saeger Middle
Federal NCES profile for Saeger Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292895001884
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saeger Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saeger Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saeger Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saeger Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saeger Middle
Saeger Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in St Charles, Missouri, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Missouri schools and 30% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 91% of state schools at 750 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students) and Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students) alongside Saeger 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 Saeger Middle compares
Saeger 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 80% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$11,775
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 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Saeger Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francis Howell R-Iii, which includes Saeger Middle.
$11,775
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 19.7%
Federal 6.9%
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 Saeger Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saeger Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Saeger Middle
How many students attend Saeger Middle?
Saeger Middle has 750 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Charles, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saeger Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Saeger Middle is 16.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saeger Middle?
9.0% of students at Saeger Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saeger Middle?
The largest demographic group at Saeger Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saeger Middle?
Saeger Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Saeger Middle rank among middle schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Saeger Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, 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 Charles on the city page.
Is Saeger Middle a good school?
Saeger Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Saeger Middle, Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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