- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermann, MO
Hermann Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hermann Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291428002464
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermann Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hermann · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermann Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermann Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hermann, MO.
School address
District: Gasconade Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291428002464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Hermann Middle shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 291428002464 · Hermann, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.4:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermann High (282 students)
Hermann Middle shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hermann Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hermann Middle
284 students
- Hermann High
Hermann High
282 students
- Hermann Elem.
Hermann Elem.
247 students
What this shows Hermann Middle reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermann Middle compares
Hermann 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,184
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Hermann Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Gasconade Co. R-I reports $12,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermann Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermann Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermann Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermann Middle
How many students attend Hermann Middle?
Hermann Middle has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermann, MO. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermann Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermann Middle is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Hermann Middle?
36.2% of students at Hermann Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermann Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hermann Middle is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Hermann, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermann Middle?
Hermann Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Hermann Middle rank among public schools in Hermann?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermann Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hermann, 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 Gasconade Co. R-I?
Besides Hermann Middle, Gasconade Co. R-I also operates Hermann High (282 students) and Hermann Elem. (247 students). See the Gasconade Co. R-I district page for the complete list.