Enrollment
356
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forsyth Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forsyth Middle
Forsyth Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Forsyth, Missouri, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Missouri schools and 27% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #228.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 356 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Forsyth R-Iii also operates Forsyth Elem. (470 students) and Forsyth High (394 students) alongside Forsyth 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 Forsyth Middle compares
Forsyth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,590
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth R-Iii, which includes Forsyth Middle.
$11,590
Per student
-10%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Forsyth on the city page.
Is Forsyth Middle a good school?
Forsyth Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. 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 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.
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