- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Black Hawk Middle held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 293105002649 · Warrenton, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 14.2:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Warrenton High (974 students)
Black Hawk Middle held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Black Hawk Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warrenton High
Warrenton High
974 students
- This school
Black Hawk Middle
696 students
- Warrior Ridge
Warrior Ridge Elem.
497 students
- Rebecca Boone
Rebecca Boone Elem.
424 students
- Daniel Boone E 329
Daniel Boone Elem.
329 students
- Early Learning 61
Early Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Black Hawk Middle reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Hawk Middle compares
Black Hawk 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,362
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 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.
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
District finance for Warren Co. R-Iii reports $11,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~696 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.