- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forsyth, MO
Forsyth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Forsyth Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291224000789
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forsyth Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Forsyth Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, MO.
School address
District: Forsyth R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291224000789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Forsyth Middle held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 291224000789 · Forsyth, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 16.2:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Forsyth Elem. (470 students)
Forsyth Middle held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Forsyth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forsyth Elem.
Forsyth Elem.
470 students
- Forsyth High
Forsyth High
394 students
- This school
Forsyth Middle
356 students
- Tri Lakes Spec 75
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op
75 students
What this shows Forsyth Middle reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forsyth Middle compares
Forsyth 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,217
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Forsyth Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth R-Iii reports $12,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forsyth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forsyth High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forsyth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forsyth Middle
How many students attend Forsyth Middle?
Forsyth Middle has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forsyth, MO. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsyth Middle is 16.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forsyth Middle?
52.2% of students at Forsyth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forsyth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Forsyth Middle is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Forsyth, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forsyth Middle?
Forsyth Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Forsyth Middle rank among public schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, 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 Forsyth R-Iii?
Besides Forsyth Middle, Forsyth R-Iii also operates Forsyth Elem. (470 students), Forsyth High (394 students), and Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op (75 students). See the Forsyth R-Iii district page for the complete list.