- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, MO
Bingham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bingham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291548002339
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bingham Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bingham Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bingham Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bingham Middle held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 291548002339 · Independence, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 15.2:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Bingham Middle held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bingham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- This school
Bingham Middle
730 students
What this shows Bingham Middle reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bingham Middle compares
Bingham 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$12,302
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Bingham Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bingham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bingham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bingham Middle
How many students attend Bingham Middle?
Bingham Middle has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bingham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bingham Middle is 15.2:1, which is 19% 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 Bingham Middle?
57.4% of students at Bingham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bingham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bingham Middle is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bingham Middle?
Bingham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Bingham Middle rank among middle schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Bingham Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Independence, 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 Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Bingham Middle, Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.