- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Excelsior Springs, MO
Excelsior Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291165000418
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Springs Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Excelsior Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Springs Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Springs Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO.
School address
District: Excelsior Springs 40 · Missouri
NCES ID 291165000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Excelsior Springs Middle held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 291165000418 · Excelsior Springs, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 13.2:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Excelsior Springs High (764 students)
Excelsior Springs Middle held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Excelsior Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excelsior Spri
Excelsior Springs High
764 students
- This school
Excelsior Springs Middle
540 students
- Cornerstone El
Cornerstone Elementary
466 students
- Lewis Elementa
Lewis Elementary
354 students
- Elkhorn Elemen 239
Elkhorn Elementary
239 students
- Excelsior Spri 151
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr
151 students
What this shows Excelsior Springs Middle reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excelsior Springs Middle compares
Excelsior Springs 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,560
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Excelsior Springs Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Excelsior Springs 40 reports $12,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Excelsior Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excelsior Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Springs Middle
How many students attend Excelsior Springs Middle?
Excelsior Springs Middle has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Excelsior Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs Middle is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Excelsior Springs Middle?
39.2% of students at Excelsior Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelsior Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Excelsior Springs Middle is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Excelsior Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Springs Middle?
Excelsior Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Excelsior Springs Middle rank among public schools in Excelsior Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Springs Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Excelsior Springs, 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 Excelsior Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Excelsior Springs 40?
Besides Excelsior Springs Middle, Excelsior Springs 40 also operates Excelsior Springs High (764 students), Cornerstone Elementary (466 students), and Lewis Elementary (354 students). See the Excelsior Springs 40 district page for the complete list.