- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Saeger Middle grew from 701 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 292895001884 · St Charles, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 16.7:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Saeger Middle grew from 701 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Saeger Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- This school
Saeger Middle
750 students
What this shows Saeger Middle reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saeger Middle compares
Saeger Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,462
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
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.
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
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,750
- 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
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 (~750 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.