- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · California, MO
California Middle
Federal NCES profile for California Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290651001522
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in California · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
California Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in California, MO.
School address
District: Moniteau Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290651001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
California Middle held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 290651001522 · California, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.1:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: California Elem. (504 students)
California Middle held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
California Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Ele
California Elem.
504 students
- California Hig
California High
439 students
- This school
California Middle
394 students
What this shows California Middle reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Middle compares
California 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$11,132
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, California Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moniteau Co. R-I reports $11,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Middle
How many students attend California Middle?
California Middle has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in California, MO. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at California Middle is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Middle?
26.4% of students at California Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Middle?
The largest demographic group at California Middle is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in California, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Middle?
California Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 California Middle rank among public schools in California?
By Resource Investment Index, California Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in California, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Moniteau Co. R-I?
Besides California Middle, Moniteau Co. R-I also operates California Elem. (504 students) and California High (439 students). See the Moniteau Co. R-I district page for the complete list.