- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plattsburg, MO
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292529000846
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Plattsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plattsburg, MO.
School address
District: Clinton Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292529000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 292529000846 · Plattsburg, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 17.9:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellis Elem. (301 students)
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellis Elem.
Ellis Elem.
301 students
- Plattsburg Hig
Plattsburg High
200 students
- This school
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle
197 students
What this shows Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle compares
Clinton Co. R-Iii 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,277
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton Co. R-Iii reports $13,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plattsburg High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- 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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle
How many students attend Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle?
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle has 197 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plattsburg, MO. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle is 17.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle?
34.7% of students at Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Plattsburg, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle?
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle rank among public schools in Plattsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plattsburg, 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 Clinton Co. R-Iii?
Besides Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle, Clinton Co. R-Iii also operates Ellis Elem. (301 students) and Plattsburg High (200 students). See the Clinton Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.