- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Easton, MO
East Buchanan Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Buchanan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291125002282
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Buchanan Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
East Buchanan Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Buchanan Co. C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291125002282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
East Buchanan Middle held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291125002282 · Easton, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 13.9:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: East Buchanan Elem. (267 students)
East Buchanan Middle held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Buchanan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan Elem.
267 students
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan High
255 students
- This school
East Buchanan Middle
167 students
What this shows East Buchanan Middle reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Buchanan Middle compares
East Buchanan 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,853
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 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, East Buchanan Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Buchanan Co. C-1 reports $12,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Buchanan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Buchanan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Buchanan Middle
How many students attend East Buchanan Middle?
East Buchanan Middle has 167 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Easton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Middle is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Buchanan Middle?
15.1% of students at East Buchanan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Buchanan Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Buchanan Middle is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Easton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Buchanan Middle?
East Buchanan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Buchanan Co. C-1?
Besides East Buchanan Middle, East Buchanan Co. C-1 also operates East Buchanan Elem. (267 students) and East Buchanan High (255 students). See the East Buchanan Co. C-1 district page for the complete list.