Enrollment
414
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eldon, MO
Eldon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eldon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291134000138
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldon Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Eldon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eldon Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldon Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Eldon, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eldon Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eldon Middle
Eldon Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Eldon, Missouri, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.7% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 414 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 512 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #474, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Eldon R-I spends $10,394 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Eldon R-I also operates Eldon High (597 students) and South Elem. (552 students) alongside Eldon Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eldon Middle compares
Eldon Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Eldon Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eldon R-I, which includes Eldon Middle.
$10,394
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 29.3%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eldon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldon Upper Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eldon Middle
How many students attend Eldon Middle?
Eldon Middle has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eldon, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldon Middle is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eldon Middle?
40.7% of students at Eldon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eldon Middle is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Eldon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldon Middle?
Eldon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eldon Middle rank among public schools in Eldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldon Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Eldon, 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 Eldon on the city page.
Is Eldon Middle a good school?
Eldon Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eldon R-I?
Besides Eldon Middle, Eldon R-I also operates Eldon High (597 students), South Elem. (552 students), and Eldon Upper Elem. (475 students). See the Eldon R-I district page for the complete list.
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