- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Southeast Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291383003005
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools.
- #13 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Middle ranks #13 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Southeast Middle held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 291383003005 · St Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 18.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Southeast Middle held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southeast Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 491
Southeast Middle
491 students
What this shows Southeast Middle reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Middle compares
Southeast Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$13,977
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Southeast Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Middle
How many students attend Southeast Middle?
Southeast Middle has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle is 18.9:1, which is 48% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Middle?
99.4% of students at Southeast Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Middle is African American at 95.1% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Middle?
Southeast Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Southeast Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Middle ranks #13 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.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Southeast Middle, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.