- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caruthersville, MO
Caruthersville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Caruthersville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290747001023
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caruthersville Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Caruthersville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caruthersville Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caruthersville Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caruthersville, MO.
School address
District: Caruthersville 18 · Missouri
NCES ID 290747001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Caruthersville Middle held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 290747001023 · Caruthersville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.1:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Caruthersville Elementary (475 students)
Caruthersville Middle held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Caruthersville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caruthersville
Caruthersville Elementary
475 students
- Caruthersville
Caruthersville High
243 students
- This school
Caruthersville Middle
200 students
What this shows Caruthersville Middle reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caruthersville Middle compares
Caruthersville Middle 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,797
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.5%
White 38.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Caruthersville Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caruthersville 18 reports $11,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caruthersville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthersville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caruthersville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caruthersville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caruthersville Middle
How many students attend Caruthersville Middle?
Caruthersville Middle has 200 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caruthersville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caruthersville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Caruthersville Middle is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Caruthersville Middle?
98.4% of students at Caruthersville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caruthersville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Caruthersville Middle is African American at 44.5% of enrollment, in Caruthersville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caruthersville Middle?
Caruthersville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Caruthersville Middle rank among public schools in Caruthersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Caruthersville Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caruthersville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caruthersville 18?
Besides Caruthersville Middle, Caruthersville 18 also operates Caruthersville Elementary (475 students) and Caruthersville High (243 students). See the Caruthersville 18 district page for the complete list.