Enrollment
314
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollister, MO
Hollister Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hollister Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291455001120
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hollister Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hollister Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hollister, MO.
School address
District: Hollister R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291455001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hollister Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hollister Middle
Hollister Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hollister, Missouri, enrolling 314 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 314 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hollister R-V also operates Hollister High (475 students) and Hollister Elem. (367 students) alongside Hollister 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 Hollister Middle compares
Hollister 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$12,642
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Hollister Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hollister R-V, which includes Hollister Middle.
$12,642
Per student
-2%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 23.4%
Federal 18.8%
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 Hollister Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollister Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hollister Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Hollister Middle's federal record.
- Compare Hollister Middle against another school. Compare schools
- Hollister R-V's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Hollister Middle
How many students attend Hollister Middle?
Hollister Middle has 314 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollister, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister Middle is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hollister Middle?
52.6% of students at Hollister Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hollister Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hollister Middle is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Hollister, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hollister Middle?
Hollister Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hollister Middle rank among public schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Hollister Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
Is Hollister Middle a good school?
Hollister Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Hollister R-V?
Besides Hollister Middle, Hollister R-V also operates Hollister High (475 students), Hollister Elem. (367 students), and Hollister Early Childhood Ctr (213 students). See the Hollister R-V district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.