- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St James, MO
St. James Middle
Federal NCES profile for St. James Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292925002840
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in St James · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St. James Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St James, MO.
School address
District: St. James R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292925002840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
St. James Middle held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 292925002840 · St James, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 14.2:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucy Wortham James Elem. (681 students)
St. James Middle held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
St. James Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lucy Wortham J
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
681 students
- St. James High
St. James High
509 students
- This school
St. James Middle
369 students
What this shows St. James Middle reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. James Middle compares
St. James 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
20.3%
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
$13,575
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, St. James Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. James R-I reports $13,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. James Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Wortham James Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. James Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. James Middle
How many students attend St. James Middle?
St. James Middle has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St James, MO. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James 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 St. James Middle?
41.6% of students at St. James Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James Middle?
The largest demographic group at St. James Middle is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in St James, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James Middle?
St. James Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 St. James Middle rank among public schools in St James?
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St James, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. James R-I?
Besides St. James Middle, St. James R-I also operates Lucy Wortham James Elem. (681 students) and St. James High (509 students). See the St. James R-I district page for the complete list.