- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fordland, MO
Fordland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fordland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291218001578
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fordland Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fordland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fordland Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fordland Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fordland, MO.
School address
District: Fordland R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291218001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fordland Middle held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 291218001578 · Fordland, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 18.8:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordland Elem. (300 students)
Fordland Middle held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fordland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordland Elem.
Fordland Elem.
300 students
- Fordland High
Fordland High
200 students
- This school
Fordland Middle
150 students
What this shows Fordland Middle reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordland Middle compares
Fordland 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,649
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Fordland Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Fordland R-Iii reports $11,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fordland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordland Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fordland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fordland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fordland Middle
How many students attend Fordland Middle?
Fordland Middle has 150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fordland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordland Middle is 18.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fordland Middle?
25.2% of students at Fordland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fordland Middle is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Fordland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fordland Middle?
Fordland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fordland Middle rank among public schools in Fordland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fordland Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fordland, 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 Fordland R-Iii?
Besides Fordland Middle, Fordland R-Iii also operates Fordland Elem. (300 students) and Fordland High (200 students). See the Fordland R-Iii district page for the complete list.