- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lemay, MO
Hancock Place Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hancock Place Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291362001894
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock Place Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 266
- students enrolled
Hancock Place Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Hancock Place Middle shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 291362001894 · Lemay, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 13.3:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock Place Elem. (647 students)
Hancock Place Middle shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hancock Place Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hancock Place
Hancock Place Elem.
647 students
- Hancock Sr. Hi
Hancock Sr. High
369 students
- This school
Hancock Place Middle
266 students
What this shows Hancock Place Middle reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock Place Middle compares
Hancock Place Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 100% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$15,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Hancock Place Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hancock Place reports $15,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hancock Place Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Place Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock Place Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock Place Middle
How many students attend Hancock Place Middle?
Hancock Place Middle has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lemay, MO. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Place Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Place Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock Place Middle?
92.2% of students at Hancock Place Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock Place Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hancock Place Middle is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Lemay, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock Place Middle?
Hancock Place Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Hancock Place?
Besides Hancock Place Middle, Hancock Place also operates Hancock Place Elem. (647 students) and Hancock Sr. High (369 students). See the Hancock Place district page for the complete list.