- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, MO
Carthage Intermediate Center
Federal NCES profile for Carthage Intermediate Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290746003110
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage Intermediate Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthage Intermediate Center has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Intermediate Center ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Carthage, MO.
School address
District: Carthage R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 290746003110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Carthage Intermediate Center shrank from 772 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 290746003110 · Carthage, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 12.3:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage High School (1,626 students)
Carthage Intermediate Center shrank from 772 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carthage Intermediate 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
- This school
Carthage Intermediate Center
664 students
- Fairview Elem. 444
Fairview Elem.
444 students
- Columbian Elem 398
Columbian Elem.
398 students
- Carthage 6th G 377
Carthage 6th Grade Center
377 students
What this shows Carthage Intermediate Center reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage Intermediate Center compares
Carthage Intermediate Center is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Carthage Intermediate 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 Intermediate Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbian Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carthage 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage Intermediate 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
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage Intermediate Center
How many students attend Carthage Intermediate Center?
Carthage Intermediate Center has 664 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, MO. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Intermediate Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Intermediate Center is 12.3:1, which is 4% 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 Intermediate Center?
61.1% of students at Carthage Intermediate Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage Intermediate Center?
The largest demographic group at Carthage Intermediate Center is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Carthage, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage Intermediate Center?
Carthage Intermediate Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Intermediate Center rank among elementary schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Intermediate Center ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Carthage R-Ix?
Besides Carthage Intermediate Center, Carthage R-Ix also operates Carthage High School (1,626 students), Carthage Jr. High (773 students), and Fairview Elem. (444 students). See the Carthage R-Ix district page for the complete list.