At a glance
Reported students
792
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
762
Barnwell Middle: 792 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 741
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Barnwell Middle
Barnwell Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in St Charles. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Francis Howell R-III. NCES reports 792 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.3%) and Black (11.1%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barnwell Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black11.1%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Francis Howell R-III
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Francis Howell Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
799 reported students
Hollenbeck Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
769 reported students
Bryan Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
827 reported students
Saeger Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
750 reported students
Becky-David Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
812 reported students
Independence Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
762 reported students
Public schools near Barnwell Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollenbeck Middle Middle · Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 769 | 2.7 mi |
| Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle Middle · Fort Zumwalt School District | 06–08 | 869 | 4.1 mi |
| Jefferson Intermediate School Middle · St. Charles R-VI | 05–06 | 706 | 4.2 mi |
| Saeger Middle Middle · Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 750 | 4.5 mi |
| Hardin Middle Middle · St. Charles R-VI | 07–08 | 676 | 5 mi |
| Bryan Middle Middle · Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 827 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barnwell Middle
What grades does Barnwell Middle serve?
Barnwell Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Francis Howell R-III.
How many students attend Barnwell Middle?
Barnwell Middle reported 792 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 741 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barnwell Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 792 students and 49.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barnwell Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barnwell Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Francis Howell R-III attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barnwell Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barnwell Middle in?
Barnwell Middle is part of Francis Howell R-III, based in O'Fallon, MO, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barnwell Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hollenbeck Middle (2.7 mi), Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle (4.1 mi), Jefferson Intermediate School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.