- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bolivar, MO
Bolivar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bolivar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290537002423
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolivar Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bolivar · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolivar Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bolivar Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 290537002423 · Bolivar, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 12.5:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolivar High (831 students)
Bolivar Middle held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bolivar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolivar High
Bolivar High
831 students
- This school
Bolivar Middle
587 students
- Bolivar Primar
Bolivar Primary
578 students
- Bolivar Interm
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
572 students
- Early Childhoo 157
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
157 students
What this shows Bolivar Middle reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolivar Middle compares
Bolivar 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$11,329
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 168 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Bolivar Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bolivar R-I reports $11,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bolivar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Intermediate Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolivar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bolivar Middle
How many students attend Bolivar Middle?
Bolivar Middle has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bolivar, MO. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bolivar Middle?
39.4% of students at Bolivar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolivar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bolivar Middle is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Bolivar, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolivar Middle?
Bolivar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Bolivar Middle rank among public schools in Bolivar?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, 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 Bolivar on the city page.
What other schools are in Bolivar R-I?
Besides Bolivar Middle, Bolivar R-I also operates Bolivar High (831 students), Bolivar Primary (578 students), and Bolivar Intermediate Sch. (572 students). See the Bolivar R-I district page for the complete list.