- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, MO
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clifford H. Nowlin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291548003090
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548003090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 291548003090 · Independence, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
902 enr · 16.7:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- This school
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge Middle
731 students
What this shows Clifford H. Nowlin Middle reports 902 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford H. Nowlin Middle compares
Clifford H. Nowlin 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 46% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,302
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
315
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White 35.0%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifford H. Nowlin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford H. Nowlin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- 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 (~902 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
How many students attend Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle has 902 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is 16.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
67.3% of students at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clifford H. Nowlin Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.4% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford H. Nowlin Middle?
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Clifford H. Nowlin Middle rank among middle schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford H. Nowlin Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Clifford H. Nowlin Middle, Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.