Enrollment
557
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Middle
Farmington Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Farmington, Missouri, enrolling 557 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.1% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 447 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #430, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Farmington R-Vii spends $9,819 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 240 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 557 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students) and Lincoln Intermediate (521 students) alongside Farmington 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 Farmington Middle compares
Farmington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,819
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington R-Vii, which includes Farmington Middle.
$9,819
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Farmington Middle a good school?
Farmington Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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