- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sturgeon, MO
Sturgeon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sturgeon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292970001392
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgeon Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sturgeon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgeon Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sturgeon, MO.
School address
District: Sturgeon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292970001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sturgeon Middle held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292970001392 · Sturgeon, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moca-S (2,345 students)
Sturgeon Middle held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sturgeon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moca-S
Moca-S
2,345 students
- Sturgeon Eleme 221
Sturgeon Elementary
221 students
- Sturgeon High 128
Sturgeon High
128 students
- This school 79
Sturgeon Middle
79 students
What this shows Sturgeon Middle reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgeon Middle compares
Sturgeon 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$3,439
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Sturgeon Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Sturgeon R-V reports $3,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sturgeon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moca-S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sturgeon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sturgeon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgeon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgeon Middle
How many students attend Sturgeon Middle?
Sturgeon Middle has 79 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sturgeon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Middle is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sturgeon Middle?
41.7% of students at Sturgeon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgeon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sturgeon Middle is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Sturgeon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgeon Middle?
Sturgeon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sturgeon Middle rank among public schools in Sturgeon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sturgeon, 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 Sturgeon R-V?
Besides Sturgeon Middle, Sturgeon R-V also operates Moca-S (2,345 students), Sturgeon Elementary (221 students), and Sturgeon High (128 students). See the Sturgeon R-V district page for the complete list.