- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, MO
Bueker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bueker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292041001083
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bueker Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bueker Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bueker Middle ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marshall, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-181 students YoY
Bueker Middle shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-25.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-181 students YoY 292041001083 · Marshall, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 10.4:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Sr. High (827 students)
Bueker Middle shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-25.8%). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bueker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Sr. H
Marshall Sr. High
827 students
- This school
Bueker Middle
550 students
- Spainhower Pri
Spainhower Primary School
455 students
- Benton Elem. 200
Benton Elem.
200 students
- Eastwood Elem. 148
Eastwood Elem.
148 students
- Southeast Elem 121
Southeast Elem.
121 students
What this shows Bueker Middle reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bueker Middle compares
Bueker Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Missouri - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,711
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.5%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Bueker Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall reports $11,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bueker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spainhower Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bueker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bueker Middle
How many students attend Bueker Middle?
Bueker Middle has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, MO. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 181.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bueker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bueker Middle is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% 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 Bueker Middle?
58.5% of students at Bueker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bueker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bueker Middle is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Marshall, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bueker Middle?
Bueker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Bueker Middle rank among elementary schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Bueker Middle ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marshall, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall?
Besides Bueker Middle, Marshall also operates Marshall Sr. High (827 students), Spainhower Primary School (455 students), and Benton Elem. (200 students). See the Marshall district page for the complete list.