Enrollment
317
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cameron, MO
Cameron Veterans Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Veterans Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290702000177
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron Veterans Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron Veterans Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Veterans Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cameron, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cameron Veterans Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cameron Veterans Middle
Cameron Veterans Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Cameron, Missouri, enrolling 317 students.
At 12.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #329.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 317 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Cameron R-I also operates Cameron High (453 students) and Parkview Elem. (440 students) alongside Cameron Veterans Middle.
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 Cameron Veterans Middle compares
Cameron Veterans Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$10,921
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Cameron Veterans Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cameron R-I, which includes Cameron Veterans Middle.
$10,921
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.5%
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 Cameron Veterans Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Veterans Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cameron Veterans Middle
How many students attend Cameron Veterans Middle?
Cameron Veterans Middle has 317 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cameron, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Veterans Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Veterans Middle is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Cameron Veterans Middle?
41.4% of students at Cameron Veterans Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Veterans Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Veterans Middle is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Cameron, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Veterans Middle?
Cameron Veterans Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cameron Veterans Middle rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Veterans Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cameron, 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 Cameron on the city page.
Is Cameron Veterans Middle a good school?
Cameron Veterans Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Cameron R-I?
Besides Cameron Veterans Middle, Cameron R-I also operates Cameron High (453 students), Parkview Elem. (440 students), and Cameron Intermediate School (391 students). See the Cameron R-I district page for the complete list.
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