- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ironton, MO
Arcadia Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290315000023
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia Valley Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ironton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arcadia Valley Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Valley Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ironton, MO.
School address
District: Arcadia Valley R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290315000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Arcadia Valley Middle held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 290315000023 · Ironton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 15.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Valley Elem. (387 students)
Arcadia Valley Middle held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Arcadia Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Valley
Arcadia Valley Elem.
387 students
- Arcadia Valley
Arcadia Valley High
306 students
- This school
Arcadia Valley Middle
281 students
What this shows Arcadia Valley Middle reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcadia Valley Middle compares
Arcadia Valley 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,267
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Arcadia Valley Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia Valley R-Ii reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcadia Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Valley Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arcadia Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Valley Middle
How many students attend Arcadia Valley Middle?
Arcadia Valley Middle has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ironton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley Middle is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arcadia Valley Middle?
98.9% of students at Arcadia Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia Valley Middle is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Ironton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia Valley Middle?
Arcadia Valley Middle 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).
How does Arcadia Valley Middle rank among public schools in Ironton?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Valley Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ironton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Arcadia Valley R-Ii?
Besides Arcadia Valley Middle, Arcadia Valley R-Ii also operates Arcadia Valley Elem. (387 students) and Arcadia Valley High (306 students). See the Arcadia Valley R-Ii district page for the complete list.