- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carthage, MO
Carthage 6th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Carthage 6th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290746003380
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage 6th Grade Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthage 6th Grade Center has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage 6th Grade Center ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Carthage, MO.
School address
District: Carthage R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 290746003380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Carthage 6th Grade Center grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 290746003380 · Carthage, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 12.2:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage High School (1,626 students)
Carthage 6th Grade Center grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carthage 6th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carthage High
Carthage High School
1,626 students
- Carthage Jr. H
Carthage Jr. High
773 students
- Carthage Inter
Carthage Intermediate Center
664 students
- Fairview Elem. 444
Fairview Elem.
444 students
- Columbian Elem 398
Columbian Elem.
398 students
- This school 377
Carthage 6th Grade Center
377 students
What this shows Carthage 6th Grade Center reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage 6th Grade Center compares
Carthage 6th Grade Center is a growing 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
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
14.1%
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
$12,082
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Carthage 6th Grade Center is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carthage R-Ix reports $12,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carthage 6th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carthage Intermediate Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbian Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage 6th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage 6th Grade Center
How many students attend Carthage 6th Grade Center?
Carthage 6th Grade Center has 377 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carthage, MO. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage 6th Grade Center 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 Carthage 6th Grade Center?
58.2% of students at Carthage 6th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage 6th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Carthage 6th Grade Center is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Carthage, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage 6th Grade Center?
Carthage 6th Grade Center 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 Carthage 6th Grade Center rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage 6th Grade Center ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Carthage, 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 Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Carthage R-Ix?
Besides Carthage 6th Grade Center, Carthage R-Ix also operates Carthage High School (1,626 students), Carthage Jr. High (773 students), and Carthage Intermediate Center (664 students). See the Carthage R-Ix district page for the complete list.