Enrollment
570
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arnold, MO
Fox Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fox Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291230000500
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Arnold, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Middle
Fox Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Arnold, Missouri, enrolling 570 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #390, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students) and Fox Sr. High (1,660 students) alongside Fox 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 Fox Middle compares
Fox 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 40% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$10,793
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 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Fox Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fox C-6, which includes Fox Middle.
$10,793
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 39.1%
Federal 8.3%
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 Fox Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antonia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Middle
How many students attend Fox Middle?
Fox Middle has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arnold, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Middle is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Middle?
27.5% of students at Fox Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fox Middle is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Arnold, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Middle?
Fox Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Fox Middle rank among public schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Arnold, 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 Arnold on the city page.
Is Fox Middle a good school?
Fox Middle earns 38/100 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 Fox C-6?
Besides Fox Middle, Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), and Seckman Middle (687 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.
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