Enrollment
395
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cassville Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cassville Middle
Cassville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Cassville, Missouri, enrolling 395 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.0% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cassville R-Iv spends $10,369 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Cassville R-Iv also operates Cassville High (586 students) and Eunice Thomas Elem. (457 students) alongside Cassville 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 Cassville Middle compares
Cassville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,369
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cassville R-Iv, which includes Cassville Middle.
$10,369
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 34.4%
Federal 20.9%
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 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
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~395 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cassville on the city page.
Is Cassville Middle a good school?
Cassville Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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