- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Louis, MO
Truman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Truman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291869003200
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Lindbergh Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291869003200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Truman Middle School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 291869003200 · St. Louis, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 17:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students)
Truman Middle School held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.7 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Truman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindbergh Sr.
Lindbergh Sr. High
2,304 students
- Robert H. Sper
Robert H. Sperreng Middle
941 students
- This school 816
Truman Middle School
816 students
- Dressel Elemen 598
Dressel Elementary School
598 students
- Concord Elem. 555
Concord Elem. School
555 students
- Long Elem. 545
Long Elem.
545 students
What this shows Truman Middle School reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman Middle School compares
Truman 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 76% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$11,046
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.5%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Truman Middle School is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lindbergh Schools reports $11,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindbergh Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert H. Sperreng Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dressel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Middle School
How many students attend Truman Middle School?
Truman Middle School has 816 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle School is 17:1, which is 33% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Truman Middle School?
11.0% of students at Truman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Truman Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Middle School?
Truman Middle School 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 Truman Middle School rank among middle schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Middle School ranks #1 of 6 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 Lindbergh Schools?
Besides Truman Middle School, Lindbergh Schools also operates Lindbergh Sr. High (2,304 students), Robert H. Sperreng Middle (941 students), and Dressel Elementary School (598 students). See the Lindbergh Schools district page for the complete list.