- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Branson, MO
Branson Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Branson Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290576000123
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branson Jr. High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Branson Jr. High has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Branson Jr. High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Branson Jr. High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 290576000123 · Branson, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 14.8:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Branson High (1,469 students)
Branson Jr. High held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Branson Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Branson High
Branson High
1,469 students
- This school
Branson Jr. High
694 students
- Buchanan Eleme 578
Buchanan Elementary
578 students
- Cedar Ridge El 517
Cedar Ridge Elementary
517 students
- Cedar Ridge In 515
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515 students
- Buchanan Inter 465
Buchanan Intermediate
465 students
What this shows Branson Jr. High reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branson Jr. High compares
Branson Jr. High 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$11,279
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
263
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Branson Jr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Branson R-Iv reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branson Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branson Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Branson Jr. High
How many students attend Branson Jr. High?
Branson Jr. High has 694 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Branson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson Jr. High is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branson Jr. High?
39.1% of students at Branson Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branson Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Branson Jr. High is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Branson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branson Jr. High?
Branson Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Branson Jr. High rank among public schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Branson Jr. High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Branson, 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 Branson on the city page.
What other schools are in Branson R-Iv?
Besides Branson Jr. High, Branson R-Iv also operates Branson High (1,469 students), Buchanan Elementary (578 students), and Cedar Ridge Elementary (517 students). See the Branson R-Iv district page for the complete list.