Enrollment
696
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warrenton, MO
Black Hawk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293105002649
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Warrenton, MO.
School address
District: Warren Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 293105002649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Hawk Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Hawk Middle
Black Hawk Middle is a large middle school in Warrenton, Missouri, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.5% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 90% of state schools at 696 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 158 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 696 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Warren Co. R-Iii also operates Warrenton High (974 students) and Warrior Ridge Elem. (497 students) alongside Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk Middle compares
Black Hawk 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$10,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 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 81.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Black Hawk Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Co. R-Iii, which includes Black Hawk Middle.
$10,523
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 20.4%
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 Black Hawk Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warrior Ridge Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rebecca Boone Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Boone Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Hawk Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk Middle
How many students attend Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warrenton, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Hawk Middle?
34.5% of students at Black Hawk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk Middle?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk Middle is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Warrenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Black Hawk Middle rank among public schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Warrenton, 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 Warrenton on the city page.
Is Black Hawk Middle a good school?
Black Hawk Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Warren Co. R-Iii?
Besides Black Hawk Middle, Warren Co. R-Iii also operates Warrenton High (974 students), Warrior Ridge Elem. (497 students), and Rebecca Boone Elem. (424 students). See the Warren Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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