- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazelwood, MO
Steam Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Steam Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291201003372
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steam Academy Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Hazelwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Steam Academy Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Academy Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Hazelwood, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201003372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Steam Academy Middle School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 291201003372 · Hazelwood, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 13.6:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Steam Academy Middle School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Steam Academy Middle School 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
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- This school 245
Steam Academy Middle School
245 students
What this shows Steam Academy Middle School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steam Academy Middle School compares
Steam Academy Middle School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.5%
White 16.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Steam Academy Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steam Academy Middle School'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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steam Academy Middle School
How many students attend Steam Academy Middle School?
Steam Academy Middle School has 245 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazelwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steam Academy Middle School?
98.8% of students at Steam Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steam Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Steam Academy Middle School is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Hazelwood, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steam Academy Middle School?
Steam Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hazelwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Academy Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Hazelwood, 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 Hazelwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Steam Academy Middle School, 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.