- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clayton, MO
Wydown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wydown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290972002584
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wydown Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wydown Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wydown Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clayton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wydown Middle held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 290972002584 · Clayton, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 10.1:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton High (788 students)
Wydown Middle held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wydown Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clayton High
Clayton High
788 students
- This school
Wydown Middle
604 students
- Meramec Elem.
Meramec Elem.
368 students
- Glenridge Elem
Glenridge Elem.
321 students
- Ralph M. Capta 286
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
286 students
What this shows Wydown Middle reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wydown Middle compares
Wydown 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 81% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$23,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
African American 16.6%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Wydown Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton reports $23,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wydown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meramec Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenridge Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph M. Captain Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wydown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wydown Middle
How many students attend Wydown Middle?
Wydown Middle has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clayton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wydown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wydown Middle is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% 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 Wydown Middle?
8.9% of students at Wydown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wydown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wydown Middle is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Clayton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wydown Middle?
Wydown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Wydown Middle rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wydown Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clayton, 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 Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton?
Besides Wydown Middle, Clayton also operates Clayton High (788 students), Meramec Elem. (368 students), and Glenridge Elem. (321 students). See the Clayton district page for the complete list.