- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ava, MO
Ava Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ava Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290405002548
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ava Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ava · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ava Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ava Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ava, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ava Middle held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 290405002548 · Ava, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 15.4:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ava Elem. (553 students)
Ava Middle held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ava Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ava Elem.
Ava Elem.
553 students
- Ava High
Ava High
391 students
- This school
Ava Middle
386 students
What this shows Ava Middle reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ava Middle compares
Ava 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$10,004
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Ava Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Ava R-I reports $10,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ava Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ava High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ava Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ava Middle
How many students attend Ava Middle?
Ava Middle has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ava, MO. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ava Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ava Middle is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ava Middle?
44.4% of students at Ava Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ava Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ava Middle is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Ava, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ava Middle?
Ava Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Ava Middle rank among public schools in Ava?
By Resource Investment Index, Ava Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ava, 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 Ava R-I?
Besides Ava Middle, Ava R-I also operates Ava Elem. (553 students) and Ava High (391 students). See the Ava R-I district page for the complete list.