- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waynesville, MO
6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293144003207
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
6th Grade Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 451
- students enrolled
6th Grade Center has class sizes larger than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Waynesville R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293144003207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
6th Grade Center held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 293144003207 · Waynesville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 17.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students)
6th Grade Center held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
6th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesville Sr
Waynesville Sr. High
1,719 students
- Freedom Elem.
Freedom Elem.
954 students
- Waynesville Ea
Waynesville East Elem.
920 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
906 students
- This school 451
6th Grade Center
451 students
- Partridge Elem 375
Partridge Elem.
375 students
What this shows 6th Grade Center reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How 6th Grade Center compares
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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% 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
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, 6th Grade Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesville R-Vi reports $11,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 6th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville East Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Partridge Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 6th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about 6th Grade Center
How many students attend 6th Grade Center?
6th Grade Center has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at 6th Grade Center is 17.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 6th Grade Center?
26.4% of students at 6th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at 6th Grade Center is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Waynesville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 6th Grade Center?
6th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Waynesville R-Vi?
Besides 6th Grade Center, Waynesville R-Vi also operates Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students), Freedom Elem. (954 students), and Waynesville East Elem. (920 students). See the Waynesville R-Vi district page for the complete list.