Enrollment
483
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 292886001803
Jarrett Middle — Springfield, MO
Federal NCES profile for Jarrett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jarrett Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jarrett Middle reports 483 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% above the Missouri average and 8% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 242 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield R-Xii spends $17,624 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.1% from local sources (property taxes), 21.8% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jarrett Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 22% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 242 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 483 Top 77% in Missouri — larger than 23% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.2% +22% vs state
NCES ID 292886001803
Student demographics
White 63.1%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 242:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 124
Out-of-school suspensions 89
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Jarrett Middle.
$17,624
Per student
+16%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 21.8%
Federal 15.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jarrett Middle
How many students attend Jarrett Middle?
Jarrett Middle has 483 students enrolled. It is a middle school in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jarrett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jarrett Middle is 11.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jarrett Middle?
56.2% of students at Jarrett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jarrett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jarrett Middle is White at 63.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jarrett Middle?
Jarrett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.