- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jefferson City, MO
Blair Oaks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blair Oaks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290993003117
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Oaks Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Oaks Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Blair Oaks R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290993003117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Blair Oaks Middle School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 290993003117 · Jefferson City, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 16.1:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair Oaks High (421 students)
Blair Oaks Middle School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Blair Oaks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blair Oaks Hig
Blair Oaks High
421 students
- This school
Blair Oaks Middle School
290 students
- Blair Oaks Int
Blair Oaks Intermediate
228 students
- Blair Oaks Ele
Blair Oaks Elem.
224 students
What this shows Blair Oaks Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair Oaks Middle School compares
Blair Oaks Middle School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 86% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,333
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Blair Oaks Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blair Oaks R-Ii reports $11,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blair Oaks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Oaks High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Oaks Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Oaks Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Oaks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blair Oaks Middle School
How many students attend Blair Oaks Middle School?
Blair Oaks Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Oaks Middle School?
6.4% of students at Blair Oaks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Oaks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blair Oaks Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Oaks Middle School?
Blair Oaks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Blair Oaks Middle School rank among middle schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Blair Oaks R-Ii?
Besides Blair Oaks Middle School, Blair Oaks R-Ii also operates Blair Oaks High (421 students), Blair Oaks Intermediate (228 students), and Blair Oaks Elem. (224 students). See the Blair Oaks R-Ii district page for the complete list.