- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cassville, MO
Cassville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cassville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290817002425
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cassville Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cassville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cassville Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cassville Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cassville, MO.
School address
District: Cassville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290817002425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Cassville Middle held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 290817002425 · Cassville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 13.2:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cassville High (586 students)
Cassville Middle held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cassville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cassville High
Cassville High
586 students
- Eunice Thomas
Eunice Thomas Elem.
457 students
- This school
Cassville Middle
395 students
- Cassville Inte
Cassville Intermediate
383 students
What this shows Cassville Middle reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cassville Middle compares
Cassville 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$10,622
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Cassville Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cassville R-Iv reports $10,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cassville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eunice Thomas Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cassville Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cassville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cassville Middle
How many students attend Cassville Middle?
Cassville Middle has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cassville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassville Middle is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cassville Middle?
43.0% of students at Cassville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cassville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cassville Middle is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Cassville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cassville Middle?
Cassville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Cassville Middle rank among public schools in Cassville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cassville Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cassville, 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 Cassville R-Iv?
Besides Cassville Middle, Cassville R-Iv also operates Cassville High (586 students), Eunice Thomas Elem. (457 students), and Cassville Intermediate (383 students). See the Cassville R-Iv district page for the complete list.