- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, MO
Farmington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291191000439
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Middle ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Farmington, MO.
School address
District: Farmington R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291191000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Farmington Middle held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 291191000439 · Farmington, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.3:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students)
Farmington Middle held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.8 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Farmington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Sr.
Farmington Sr. High
1,354 students
- This school
Farmington Middle
557 students
- Lincoln Interm 521
Lincoln Intermediate
521 students
- Truman Learnin 403
Truman Learning Center
403 students
- Roosevelt Elem 387
Roosevelt Elem.
387 students
- Washington-Fra 363
Washington-Franklin Elem.
363 students
What this shows Farmington Middle reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Middle compares
Farmington 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 22% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Farmington Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington R-Vii reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Truman Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Franklin Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Middle
How many students attend Farmington Middle?
Farmington Middle has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Middle?
36.1% of students at Farmington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Middle is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Farmington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Middle?
Farmington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Farmington Middle rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Middle ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington R-Vii?
Besides Farmington Middle, Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students), Lincoln Intermediate (521 students), and Truman Learning Center (403 students). See the Farmington R-Vii district page for the complete list.