Enrollment
373
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fair Grove, MO
Fair Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fair Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291170002283
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Grove Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fair Grove · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fair Grove, MO.
School address
District: Fair Grove R-X · Missouri
NCES ID 291170002283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fair Grove Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fair Grove Middle
Fair Grove Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Fair Grove, Missouri, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 92% of Missouri schools and 33% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fair Grove R-X spends $8,641 per pupil, 33% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 373 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fair Grove R-X also operates Fair Grove Elem. (550 students) and Fair Grove High (373 students) alongside Fair Grove 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 Fair Grove Middle compares
Fair Grove 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 46% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,641
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 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 93.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Fair Grove Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fair Grove R-X, which includes Fair Grove Middle.
$8,641
Per student
-33%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 45.8%
Federal 10.9%
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 Fair Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Grove Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Grove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fair Grove Middle
How many students attend Fair Grove Middle?
Fair Grove Middle has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fair Grove, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove Middle is 17:1, which is 33% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Grove Middle?
25.0% of students at Fair Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fair Grove Middle is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Fair Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Grove Middle?
Fair Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Fair Grove Middle rank among public schools in Fair Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fair Grove, 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 Fair Grove on the city page.
Is Fair Grove Middle a good school?
Fair Grove Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. 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 Fair Grove R-X?
Besides Fair Grove Middle, Fair Grove R-X also operates Fair Grove Elem. (550 students) and Fair Grove High (373 students). See the Fair Grove R-X district page for the complete list.
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