Enrollment
694
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Branson Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Branson Jr. High
Branson Jr. High is a large middle school in Branson, Missouri, enrolling 694 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.1% 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 694 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 373 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 694 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Branson R-Iv also operates Branson High (1,469 students) and Buchanan Elementary (578 students) alongside Branson Jr. High.
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 Branson Jr. High compares
Branson Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,461
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branson R-Iv, which includes Branson Jr. High.
$10,461
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.5%
State 23.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~694 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Branson Jr. High a good school?
Branson Jr. High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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