Enrollment
174
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gallatin, MO
Gallatin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291266003296
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallatin Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gallatin, MO.
School address
District: Gallatin R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291266003296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallatin Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gallatin Middle School
Gallatin Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gallatin, Missouri, enrolling 174 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gallatin R-V also operates Covel D. Searcy Elem. (225 students) and Gallatin High (148 students) alongside Gallatin Middle School.
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 Gallatin Middle School compares
Gallatin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,444
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 97.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Gallatin Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallatin R-V, which includes Gallatin Middle School.
$11,444
Per student
-11%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 22.5%
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 Gallatin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covel D. Searcy Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallatin High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gallatin Middle School
How many students attend Gallatin Middle School?
Gallatin Middle School has 174 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gallatin, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gallatin Middle School?
33.1% of students at Gallatin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallatin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin Middle School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Gallatin, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin Middle School?
Gallatin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gallatin Middle School rank among public schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gallatin, 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 Gallatin on the city page.
Is Gallatin Middle School a good school?
Gallatin Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Gallatin R-V?
Besides Gallatin Middle School, Gallatin R-V also operates Covel D. Searcy Elem. (225 students) and Gallatin High (148 students). See the Gallatin R-V district page for the complete list.
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