- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florissant, MO
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Wedgwood 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291201000478
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center has class sizes smaller than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgwood 6th Grade Center ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 291201000478 · Florissant, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 9.2:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center 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 268
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center
268 students
What this shows Wedgwood 6th Grade Center reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgwood 6th Grade Center compares
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Missouri - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.1%
Two or More 5.6%
White 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Wedgwood 6th Grade Center is less 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 Wedgwood 6th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgwood 6th Grade Center'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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedgwood 6th Grade Center
How many students attend Wedgwood 6th Grade Center?
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center has 268 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgwood 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgwood 6th Grade Center is 9.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% 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 Wedgwood 6th Grade Center?
99.0% of students at Wedgwood 6th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgwood 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Wedgwood 6th Grade Center is African American at 85.1% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgwood 6th Grade Center?
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wedgwood 6th Grade Center rank among middle schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgwood 6th Grade Center ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, 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 Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Wedgwood 6th Grade Center, 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.