- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Eldon Middle held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 291134000138 · Eldon, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldon High (597 students)
Eldon Middle held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eldon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eldon High
Eldon High
597 students
- South Elem.
South Elem.
552 students
- Eldon Upper El
Eldon Upper Elem.
475 students
- This school
Eldon Middle
414 students
What this shows Eldon Middle reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldon Middle compares
Eldon 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,723
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 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.
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
District finance for Eldon R-I reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.