- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Camdenton, MO
Camdenton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Camdenton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290699000173
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camdenton Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Camdenton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Camdenton Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camdenton Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, MO.
School address
District: Camdenton R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 290699000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Camdenton Middle held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 290699000173 · Camdenton, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 12.5:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Camdenton High (1,285 students)
Camdenton Middle held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Camdenton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camdenton High
Camdenton High
1,285 students
- This school
Camdenton Middle
599 students
- Dogwood Elemen
Dogwood Elementary
592 students
- Oak Ridge Inte
Oak Ridge Intermediate
569 students
- Hawthorn Eleme 405
Hawthorn Elementary
405 students
- Osage Beach El 219
Osage Beach Elementary
219 students
What this shows Camdenton Middle reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camdenton Middle compares
Camdenton 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 | 34.6% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
30.9%
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
$13,296
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Camdenton Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camdenton R-Iii reports $13,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camdenton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camdenton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage Beach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camdenton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camdenton Middle
How many students attend Camdenton Middle?
Camdenton Middle has 599 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camdenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camdenton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Camdenton 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 Camdenton Middle?
34.6% of students at Camdenton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camdenton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Camdenton Middle is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Camdenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camdenton Middle?
Camdenton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Camdenton Middle rank among public schools in Camdenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Camdenton Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, 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 Camdenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Camdenton R-Iii?
Besides Camdenton Middle, Camdenton R-Iii also operates Camdenton High (1,285 students), Dogwood Elementary (592 students), and Oak Ridge Intermediate (569 students). See the Camdenton R-Iii district page for the complete list.