- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Desoto, MO
Desoto Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Desoto Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291050000349
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto Jr. High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Desoto Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Jr. High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Desoto, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Desoto Jr. High held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291050000349 · Desoto, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 12.5:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Sr. High (862 students)
Desoto Jr. High held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Desoto Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Sr. Hig
Desoto Sr. High
862 students
- Vineland Elem.
Vineland Elem.
653 students
- Athena Elem.
Athena Elem.
465 students
- This school 338
Desoto Jr. High
338 students
- Early Childhoo 146
Early Childhood Ctr.
146 students
What this shows Desoto Jr. High reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desoto Jr. High compares
Desoto Jr. High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$11,996
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Desoto Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto 73 reports $11,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desoto Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vineland Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athena Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Jr. High
How many students attend Desoto Jr. High?
Desoto Jr. High has 338 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Desoto, MO. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Jr. High is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desoto Jr. High?
37.8% of students at Desoto Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desoto Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Desoto Jr. High is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Desoto, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto Jr. High?
Desoto Jr. High 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 Desoto Jr. High rank among public schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Jr. High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Desoto, 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 Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto 73?
Besides Desoto Jr. High, Desoto 73 also operates Desoto Sr. High (862 students), Vineland Elem. (653 students), and Athena Elem. (465 students). See the Desoto 73 district page for the complete list.