- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carl Junction, MO
Carl Junction Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Carl Junction Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290735000199
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Junction Jr. High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Carl Junction · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Junction Jr. High has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Jr. High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Carl Junction, MO.
School address
District: Carl Junction R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290735000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Carl Junction Jr. High held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 290735000199 · Carl Junction, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carl Junction High School (924 students)
Carl Junction Jr. High held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carl Junction Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction High School
924 students
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction Intermediate
769 students
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction Primary K-1
630 students
- This school
Carl Junction Jr. High
500 students
- Carl Junction
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
490 students
- Carl Junction 18
Carl Junction Satellite School
18 students
What this shows Carl Junction Jr. High reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Junction Jr. High compares
Carl Junction Jr. High 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,794
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Carl Junction Jr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carl Junction R-I reports $9,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Junction Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Junction High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Primary K-1 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Primary 2-3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Junction Satellite School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Junction Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Junction Jr. High
How many students attend Carl Junction Jr. High?
Carl Junction Jr. High has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carl Junction, MO. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Jr. High is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Junction Jr. High?
34.3% of students at Carl Junction Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Junction Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Carl Junction Jr. High is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Carl Junction, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Junction Jr. High?
Carl Junction Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Carl Junction Jr. High rank among public schools in Carl Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Junction Jr. High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Carl Junction, 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 Carl Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Carl Junction R-I?
Besides Carl Junction Jr. High, Carl Junction R-I also operates Carl Junction High School (924 students), Carl Junction Intermediate (769 students), and Carl Junction Primary K-1 (630 students). See the Carl Junction R-I district page for the complete list.