- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Dorado Springs, MO
El Dorado Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for El Dorado Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291131002660
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Dorado Springs Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in El Dorado Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
El Dorado Springs Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado Springs Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in El Dorado Springs, MO.
School address
District: El Dorado Springs R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291131002660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
El Dorado Springs Middle shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 291131002660 · El Dorado Springs, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 11.6:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado Springs Elem. (564 students)
El Dorado Springs Middle shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
El Dorado Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado Spri
El Dorado Springs Elem.
564 students
- El Dorado Spri
El Dorado Springs High
321 students
- This school
El Dorado Springs Middle
266 students
What this shows El Dorado Springs Middle reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Dorado Springs Middle compares
El Dorado Springs Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$11,676
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, El Dorado Springs Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Dorado Springs R-Ii reports $11,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Dorado Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Springs Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Dorado Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado Springs Middle
How many students attend El Dorado Springs Middle?
El Dorado Springs Middle has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Dorado Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Dorado Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at El Dorado Springs Middle is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 El Dorado Springs Middle?
37.3% of students at El Dorado Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Dorado Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at El Dorado Springs Middle is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in El Dorado Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Dorado Springs Middle?
El Dorado Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 El Dorado Springs Middle rank among public schools in El Dorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado Springs Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in El Dorado Springs, 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 El Dorado Springs R-Ii?
Besides El Dorado Springs Middle, El Dorado Springs R-Ii also operates El Dorado Springs Elem. (564 students) and El Dorado Springs High (321 students). See the El Dorado Springs R-Ii district page for the complete list.