- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MO
Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291560001428
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560001428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Jackson Middle held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 291560001428 · Jackson, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 20.7:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students)
Jackson Middle held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Sr. Hi
Jackson Sr. High
1,830 students
- Russell Hawkin
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
867 students
- This school
Jackson Middle
850 students
- East Elementar 726
East Elementary
726 students
- South Elem. 433
South Elem.
433 students
- Orchard Drive 404
Orchard Drive Elem.
404 students
What this shows Jackson Middle reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle compares
Jackson 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 62% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,205
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Jackson Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson R-Ii reports $10,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russell Hawkins Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Drive Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle
How many students attend Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has 850 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle is 20.7:1, which is 62% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Middle?
29.0% of students at Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jackson Middle rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Jackson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson R-Ii?
Besides Jackson Middle, Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students), Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students), and East Elementary (726 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.