Enrollment
674
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hannibal, MO
Hannibal Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hannibal Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291365002554
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hannibal Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Hannibal · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hannibal Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hannibal Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Hannibal, MO.
School address
District: Hannibal 60 · Missouri
NCES ID 291365002554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hannibal Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hannibal Middle
Hannibal Middle is a large middle school in Hannibal, Missouri, enrolling 674 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 674 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hannibal 60 also operates Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students) and Veterans Elem. (403 students) alongside Hannibal 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 Hannibal Middle compares
Hannibal 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,463
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 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 81.9%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Hannibal Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hannibal 60, which includes Hannibal Middle.
$11,463
Per student
-11%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 34.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 Hannibal Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. D. Stowell Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hannibal Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hannibal Middle
How many students attend Hannibal Middle?
Hannibal Middle has 674 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hannibal, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hannibal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hannibal Middle is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Hannibal Middle?
47.5% of students at Hannibal Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hannibal Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hannibal Middle is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Hannibal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hannibal Middle?
Hannibal Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Hannibal Middle rank among public schools in Hannibal?
By Resource Investment Index, Hannibal Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Hannibal, 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 Hannibal on the city page.
Is Hannibal Middle a good school?
Hannibal Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of 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 Hannibal 60?
Besides Hannibal Middle, Hannibal 60 also operates Hannibal Sr. High (1,048 students), Veterans Elem. (403 students), and Mark Twain Elem. (376 students). See the Hannibal 60 district page for the complete list.
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