Public schools in Fenton, MO
7 open public schools with an address in Fenton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,873
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fenton public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Fenton, MO: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,873 students, an average of 553 per school. The largest campus is Rockwood Summit Sr. High (1,194 students), and the largest elementary school is George Guffey Elem. (523).
Rockwood R-VI operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fenton campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 20% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fenton
Elementary schools in Fenton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowles Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 266 | 13.7:1 | |
| George Guffey Elem. Fox C-6 | KG–05 | 523 | 12.9:1 | |
| Kellison Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 347 | 12.5:1 | |
| Stanton Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 303 | 14.1:1 | |
| Uthoff Valley Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 423 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Fenton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood South Middle Rockwood R-VI | 06–08 | 817 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Fenton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High Rockwood R-VI | 09–12 | 1,194 | 15.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.7%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black5.9%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Fenton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,873 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fenton
How many public schools are in Fenton, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Fenton: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,873 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fenton?
Schools with an address in Fenton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rockwood R-VI (6 schools), Fox C-6 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fenton?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fenton, with 1,194 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fenton?
No school with an address in Fenton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fenton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fenton public schools is 13.8:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fenton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities