- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Yeatman-Liddell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292928002878
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools.
- #19 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yeatman-Liddell Middle School ranks #19 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+38.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 292928002878 · St Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 17.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+38.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 300
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
300 students
What this shows Yeatman-Liddell Middle School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yeatman-Liddell Middle School compares
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Missouri - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$22,979
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 95.7%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Yeatman-Liddell Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yeatman-Liddell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yeatman-Liddell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yeatman-Liddell Middle School
How many students attend Yeatman-Liddell Middle School?
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School?
98.9% of students at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yeatman-Liddell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School is African American at 95.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yeatman-Liddell Middle School?
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Yeatman-Liddell Middle School rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Yeatman-Liddell Middle School ranks #19 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 St. Louis City?
Besides Yeatman-Liddell Middle School, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.