Enrollment
471
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grandview, MO
Grandview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grandview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291314000551
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Grandview, MO.
School address
District: Grandview C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 291314000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview Middle
Grandview Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Grandview, Missouri, enrolling 471 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 471 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.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 239 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 471 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students) and Martin City Elem. (638 students) alongside Grandview 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 Grandview Middle compares
Grandview 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$14,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.7 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
African American 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 13.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Grandview Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview C-4, which includes Grandview Middle.
$14,732
Per student
+14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 Grandview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin City Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conn-West Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowmere Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview Middle
How many students attend Grandview Middle?
Grandview Middle has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grandview, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Middle is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% 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 Grandview Middle?
58.6% of students at Grandview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grandview Middle is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Grandview, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview Middle?
Grandview 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 Grandview Middle rank among public schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Grandview, 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 Grandview on the city page.
Is Grandview Middle a good school?
Grandview Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. It is also more 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 Grandview C-4?
Besides Grandview Middle, Grandview C-4 also operates Grandview Sr. High (1,203 students), Martin City Elem. (638 students), and Conn-West Elem. (338 students). See the Grandview C-4 district page for the complete list.
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