- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Washington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington 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 292067001123
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #4 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Mehlville R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 292067001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Washington Middle held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 292067001123 · St Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 11.6:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students)
Washington Middle held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakville Sr. H
Oakville Sr. High
1,847 students
- Mehlville High
Mehlville High School
1,388 students
- Oakville Middl 629
Oakville Middle
629 students
- Bernard Middle 577
Bernard Middle
577 students
- Margaret Buerk 549
Margaret Buerkle Middle
549 students
- This school 429
Washington Middle
429 students
What this shows Washington Middle reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle compares
Washington 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,165
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
African American 11.2%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Washington Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mehlville R-Ix reports $12,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mehlville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Buerkle Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle has 429 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Middle?
31.2% of students at Washington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle?
Washington 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 Washington Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle ranks #4 of 19 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 Mehlville R-Ix?
Besides Washington Middle, Mehlville R-Ix also operates Oakville Sr. High (1,847 students), Mehlville High School (1,388 students), and Oakville Middle (629 students). See the Mehlville R-Ix district page for the complete list.