- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Piedmont, MO
Clearwater Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290975001904
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, MO.
School address
District: Clearwater R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290975001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Clearwater Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 290975001904 · Piedmont, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 13.3:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Clearwater Elementary (363 students)
Clearwater Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Clearwater Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clearwater Ele
Clearwater Elementary
363 students
- This school
Clearwater Middle
265 students
- Clearwater Hig
Clearwater High
230 students
What this shows Clearwater Middle reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater Middle compares
Clearwater 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$10,680
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Clearwater Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clearwater R-I reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clearwater Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearwater High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearwater Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Middle
How many students attend Clearwater Middle?
Clearwater Middle has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Piedmont, MO. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater Middle?
54.8% of students at Clearwater Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater Middle is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Piedmont, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater Middle?
Clearwater Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Clearwater Middle rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, 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 Clearwater R-I?
Besides Clearwater Middle, Clearwater R-I also operates Clearwater Elementary (363 students) and Clearwater High (230 students). See the Clearwater R-I district page for the complete list.