Enrollment
850
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle is a large elementary school in Jackson, Missouri, enrolling 850 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Missouri schools and 62% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 93% of state schools at 850 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gordonville Attendance Ctr (54 students): Jackson Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 18:1).
Jackson R-Ii also operates Jackson Sr. High (1,830 students) and Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students) alongside Jackson 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 Jackson Middle compares
Jackson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,707
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson R-Ii, which includes Jackson Middle.
$10,707
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 33.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Middle a good school?
Jackson Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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