Enrollment
886
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gladstone, MO
Antioch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Antioch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292280001258
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Antioch Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Antioch Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Antioch Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gladstone, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Antioch Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Antioch Middle
Antioch Middle is a large middle school in Gladstone, Missouri, enrolling 886 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 94% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students) and Oak Park High (1,755 students) alongside Antioch Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Antioch Middle compares
Antioch Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 30% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Antioch Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Antioch Middle.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Antioch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Antioch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Antioch Middle
How many students attend Antioch Middle?
Antioch Middle has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gladstone, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antioch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Antioch Middle is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Antioch Middle?
32.1% of students at Antioch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Antioch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Antioch Middle is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Gladstone, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Antioch Middle?
Antioch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Antioch Middle rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Antioch Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gladstone, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gladstone on the city page.
Is Antioch Middle a good school?
Antioch Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Antioch Middle, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.
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