- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Prairie, MO
East Prairie Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Prairie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291122003381
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Prairie Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Prairie · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Prairie Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Prairie, MO.
School address
District: East Prairie R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291122003381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
East Prairie Middle held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291122003381 · East Prairie, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 10.7:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Prairie Elem (412 students)
East Prairie Middle held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Prairie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Prairie E
East Prairie Elem
412 students
- East Prairie H
East Prairie High
301 students
- This school
East Prairie Middle
290 students
What this shows East Prairie Middle reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Prairie Middle compares
East Prairie 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$10,542
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, East Prairie Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for East Prairie R-Ii reports $10,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Prairie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Prairie High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Prairie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Prairie Middle
How many students attend East Prairie Middle?
East Prairie Middle has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Prairie, MO. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% 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 East Prairie Middle?
99.0% of students at East Prairie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Prairie Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Prairie Middle is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in East Prairie, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Prairie Middle?
East Prairie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 East Prairie Middle rank among public schools in East Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Prairie, 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 East Prairie R-Ii?
Besides East Prairie Middle, East Prairie R-Ii also operates East Prairie Elem (412 students) and East Prairie High (301 students). See the East Prairie R-Ii district page for the complete list.