- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carthage, MO
Carthage Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Carthage Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290746000208
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage Jr. High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carthage Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Jr. High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Carthage, MO.
School address
District: Carthage R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 290746000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Carthage Jr. High held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 290746000208 · Carthage, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 13.6:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage High School (1,626 students)
Carthage Jr. High held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carthage Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carthage High
Carthage High School
1,626 students
- This school
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
- Carthage 6th G 377
Carthage 6th Grade Center
377 students
What this shows Carthage Jr. High reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carthage Jr. High compares
Carthage 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Carthage Jr. High 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 Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carthage Intermediate Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage Jr. High
How many students attend Carthage Jr. High?
Carthage Jr. High has 773 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carthage, MO. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Jr. High is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carthage Jr. High?
54.7% of students at Carthage Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Carthage Jr. High is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Carthage, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage Jr. High?
Carthage Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Jr. High rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Jr. High ranks #8 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 Jr. High, Carthage R-Ix also operates Carthage High School (1,626 students), Carthage Intermediate Center (664 students), and Fairview Elem. (444 students). See the Carthage R-Ix district page for the complete list.