Enrollment
200
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caruthersville Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caruthersville Middle
Caruthersville Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Caruthersville, Missouri, enrolling 200 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.4% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 34.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 200 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Caruthersville 18 also operates Caruthersville Elementary (475 students) and Caruthersville High (243 students) alongside Caruthersville Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caruthersville Middle compares
Caruthersville Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caruthersville 18, which includes Caruthersville Middle.
$11,175
Per student
-14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 31.9%
Federal 34.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Caruthersville on the city page.
Is Caruthersville Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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