- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ferguson, MO
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
Federal NCES profile for Steam Academy at Msb High Scho, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291201002691
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Ferguson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Academy at Msb High Scho ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201002691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 291201002691 · Ferguson, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- This school
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- Parker Road El 401
Parker Road Elementary
401 students
What this shows Steam Academy at Msb High Scho reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steam Academy at Msb High Scho compares
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
White 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steam Academy at Msb High Scho Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steam Academy at Msb High Scho's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
How many students attend Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho has 434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ferguson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
99.3% of students at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
The largest demographic group at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Ferguson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Steam Academy at Msb High Scho rank among public schools in Ferguson?
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Academy at Msb High Scho ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, 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 Ferguson on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Steam Academy at Msb High Scho, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.