- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Fair Grove Middle held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291170002283 · Fair Grove, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 17:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Grove Elem. (550 students)
Fair Grove Middle held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fair Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Grove Ele
Fair Grove Elem.
550 students
- This school
Fair Grove Middle
373 students
- Fair Grove Hig
Fair Grove High
373 students
What this shows Fair Grove Middle reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Grove Middle compares
Fair Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,228
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 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.
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
District finance for Fair Grove R-X reports $9,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~373 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.