- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, MO
Hamilton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291359002663
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MO.
School address
District: Hamilton R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291359002663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hamilton Middle held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291359002663 · Hamilton, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 12.5:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elem. (270 students)
Hamilton Middle held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Elem.
Hamilton Elem.
270 students
- Penney High
Penney High
186 students
- This school
Hamilton Middle
150 students
What this shows Hamilton Middle reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Middle compares
Hamilton Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,154
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Hamilton Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton R-Ii reports $12,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penney High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Middle
How many students attend Hamilton Middle?
Hamilton Middle has 150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Hamilton Middle?
38.3% of students at Hamilton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Middle is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Middle?
Hamilton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton Middle rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton R-Ii?
Besides Hamilton Middle, Hamilton R-Ii also operates Hamilton Elem. (270 students) and Penney High (186 students). See the Hamilton R-Ii district page for the complete list.