Enrollment
347
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Herculaneum, MO
Senn-Thomas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Senn-Thomas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291425002399
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Senn-Thomas Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Herculaneum · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Senn-Thomas Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Senn-Thomas Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Herculaneum, MO.
School address
District: Dunklin R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291425002399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Senn-Thomas Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Senn-Thomas Middle
Senn-Thomas Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Herculaneum, Missouri, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.0% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 524 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dunklin R-V also operates Pevely Elem. (714 students) and Herculaneum High (466 students) alongside Senn-Thomas 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 Senn-Thomas Middle compares
Senn-Thomas 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,578
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 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 86.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Senn-Thomas Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunklin R-V, which includes Senn-Thomas Middle.
$12,578
Per student
-3%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Senn-Thomas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevely Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herculaneum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Senn-Thomas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Senn-Thomas Middle
How many students attend Senn-Thomas Middle?
Senn-Thomas Middle has 347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Herculaneum, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senn-Thomas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Senn-Thomas Middle is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Senn-Thomas Middle?
39.0% of students at Senn-Thomas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Senn-Thomas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Senn-Thomas Middle is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Herculaneum, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Senn-Thomas Middle?
Senn-Thomas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Senn-Thomas Middle rank among public schools in Herculaneum?
By Resource Investment Index, Senn-Thomas Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Herculaneum, 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 Herculaneum on the city page.
Is Senn-Thomas Middle a good school?
Senn-Thomas Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Dunklin R-V?
Besides Senn-Thomas Middle, Dunklin R-V also operates Pevely Elem. (714 students), Herculaneum High (466 students), and Taylor Early Childhood (170 students). See the Dunklin R-V district page for the complete list.
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