- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Gallatin Middle School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 291266003296 · Gallatin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Covel D. Searcy Elem. (225 students)
Gallatin Middle School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gallatin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covel D. Searc
Covel D. Searcy Elem.
225 students
- This school
Gallatin Middle School
174 students
- Gallatin High
Gallatin High
148 students
What this shows Gallatin Middle School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallatin Middle School compares
Gallatin Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,303
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Gallatin R-V reports $13,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~174 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.