- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, MO
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290100000841
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 290100000841 · Columbia, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 14.4:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- This school 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- Mary Paxton Ke 619
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
619 students
What this shows Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle compares
Ann Hawkins Gentry 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,936
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 15.9%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
How many students attend Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle?
23.9% of students at Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.